Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna novel Chapter 185

Blood trickled down my face as I knelt before Lily’s grave, my designer clothes torn to shreds from Olivia’s lashing. The pain was excruciating, but I refused to show weakness.

“I would never harm a pup,” I declared, widening my eyes with practiced innocence. “Where is

your proof of these wild accusations?”

Matriarch Evelyn’s withered face contorted with rage. “You dare ask for proof when you stand at the grave you desecrated?”

I met her gaze steadily. “I loved Lily as if she were my own.”

The lie tasted sweet on my tongue. In truth, I had celebrated when that sickly child finally died,

removing the last obstacle between Ethan and me.

“You redirected her kidney donor,” Olivia spat, her emerald eyes burning with hatred. “You

made sure Emma got the treatment meant for Lily!”

I allowed my voice to tremble with feigned outrage. “How could you suggest such a thing? I

would never-”

“Enough!” Matriarch Evelyn raised her walking stick, her frail body vibrating with fury.

She swung the stick toward my face with surprising strength for someone her age. Ethan

moved quickly, catching her arm before the blow could land.

“Grandmother, please,” he urged, positioning himself between us.

His intervention inadvertently pushed me closer to Olivia. I saw the opportunity and took it,

moonstone vase, its jagged edge slicing deep into my cheek.

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Warm blood gushed from the wound, soaking into the earth beneath me. Through the haze of

pain, I heard Ethan’s panicked voice.

“Victoria!”

His strong arms gathered me up, cradling me against his chest. I allowed myself to go limp,

playing up my injuries.