Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna novel Chapter 98

Meanwhile, Ethan arrived at my empty room, his hand pausing on the doorknob. Finding it unlocked, he pushed the door open, his amber eyes scanning the darkness.

The bed was untouched, the room empty of my scent. His expression darkened as realization dawned – I was deliberately avoiding him.

His jaw clenched as he closed the door quietly. This game of cat and mouse was far from over.

The next morning, I accompanied Matriarch Evelyn to the kitchen for breakfast. Bernard Sheppard had

prepared a spread of fresh venison sausages, eggs, and warm bread.

To my dismay, Ethan was already seated at the table, a cup of coffee in hand. His eyes tracked my movement as I helped Matriarch Evelyn to her seat.

“Good morning, Grandmother,” he greeted, his voice warm with affection. When his gaze shifted to me, that warmth vanished. “Olivia.”

I nodded stiffly in acknowledgment, taking the seat furthest from him. Bernard placed a cup of moonlight herb tea before me, and I thanked him with a genuine smile.

The television mounted on the kitchen wall was tuned to the morning news. I was about to ask Bernard to turn it off when a familiar face appeared on the screen.

“Breaking news this morning,” the reporter announced. “Miles Blackwood, son of prominent businessman Harold Blackwood, has been arrested on multiple charges of assault.”

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My teacup froze halfway to my

lips as I stared at the screen. It was indeed the same man who had attacked me at the restaurant.

“Several women have come forward with allegations against Mr. Blackwood,” the reporter continued. “Police

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say they found substantial evidence in his possession linking him to the crimes.”

Relief washed through me. Whatever had happened after Lucas rescued me, Miles Blackwood would no

longer be a threat..

I felt Ethan’s intense gaze on me as I watched the news. His eyes missed nothing – not the slight relaxation of my shoulders, nor the small sigh of relief that escaped my lips.

“You seem pleased,” he observed, his voice deceptively casual.

I set down my teacup carefully, “Justice being served is always satisfying.”

His eyes narrowed slightly. “Indeed.”

After breakfast, I rose quickly, eager to escape Ethan’s scrutiny. “I should be going, I announced, gathering my things.

“I’ll drive you,” Ethan offered immediately, already standing.

I shook my head firmly. “That won’t be necessary.”

Matriarch Evelyn, sensing my reluctance, intervened smoothly. “Bernard, please arrange a car for Olivia.”

“Actually,” I said, seizing the opportunity, “Luke is coming to pick me up.”

Ethan’s face darkened at my use of the familiar nickname. “Luke?”

“Mr. Blackwood,” I clarified, unable to resist the small act of defiance. “He offered to drive me home.”

Matriarch Evelyn beamed with approval. “How thoughtful of him! You must invite him for dinner sometime,

Wanwan.”

I nodded, deliberately avoiding Ethan’s thunderous expression. “I’ll ask him.”

Bernard appeared at the doorway. “Miss Winters, Mr. Blackwood has arrived.”

“Thank you, Bernard,” I said, relief evident in my voice. I bent to kiss Matriarch Evelyn’s cheek. “Til visit again

soon, Grandmother.”

She patted my hand affectionately. “See that you do, dear.”

necessary.”

“If we’re going to maintain this pretense,” he said, starting the engine, “we need to be consistent. Especially around your mate

“The Moonstone Dining Hall, please,” I said, “I left my bag there last night.”

A small smile played at the corner of his mouth. “No need.” He reached into the back seat and retrieved my handbag. “I took the liberty of collecting it for you.”

I I accepted it gratefully. “Thank you. That’s very thoughtful.”