Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

The hypocrisy of his words ignited a fire within me. "You find time for Victoria, for Emma, for everyone except me and our daughter. And now you have the audacity to dictate who I can see?"

His fingers dug into my arms. "I won't allow you to dishonor our bond."

Chapter 58. A Flap and

"Dishonor?" I repeated incredulously "You've been dishonoring our bond for years! You locked me in a basement with rats, Ethan. Rats! You knew my fear, and you did it anyway

His face darkened at the reminder. "That was a mistake.

"A mistake?" Lechoed, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "Is that what you call it when you believe Victoria's lies without question and punish me without proof?"

His grip on my arms loosened slightly. "I'm trying to protect you

"Protect me?" I scoffed. "From what? The possibility of finding someone who might actually care about me?"

His amber eyes narrowed dangerously. "You are mine, Olivia. And you will not meet with that Alpha or any

other."

The possessiveness in his voice made my blood boll. After years of neglect, after choosing Victoria over me time and again, he had the nerve to claim ownership over me?

"I find you disgusting!" I spat, unable to contain my rage any longer.

His expression hardened, his eyes flashing with fury. "Watch your words, Olivia. Don't forget who I am."

"How could I forget?" I retorted. "You remind me every day with your arrogance and cruelty."

His hand moved to my throat, not squeezing but resting there as a warning. "You will obey me in this, or face

the consequences."

I met his gaze unflinchingly. "More basement time with rats? Or perhaps snakes this time?"

A flicker of shame crossed his features before his expression hardened again. "You will not meet with him.

Say it."

The intensity in his eyes told me he wouldn't back down. Despite my defiance, I knew pushing him further would only make things worse.

"Fine," I conceded, my voice tight. "I won't meet with him."noveldrama

Satisfaction gleamed in his amber eyes. "Good. Remember, Olivia, you belong to me. No other Alpha will ever touch what's mine."

His voice dropped to a possessive growl that once would have sent shivers of desire through me. Now it only made me feel trapped.

Exhausted by the confrontation, I closed my eyes and leaned back against the seat, deliberately turning away. from him. The rest of the journey passed in tense silence, the space between us charged with unspoken

accusations.

When the Maybach finally stopped a block from Canis Enterprises, I gathered my things, ready to escape his oppressive presence.

Before I could reach for the door handle, a surge of anger rose within me-for Lily, for myself, for every Injustice I'd endured at his hands. Without thinking, I swung around and slapped him hard across the face.

The sound echoed in the confined space of the car. A red mark bloomed on his cheek, his expression transforming from shock to rage in an instant.

"You dare-" he began, reaching for me.

I slammed my Crystal Studded Designer Handbag onto his outstretched hand with all my strength. The unexpected weight of the bag made him recoil just long enough for me to fling open the door and jump out.

“Olivial” he roared behind me, but I was already hurrying away, my heart pounding in my chest.

By the time I reached Canis Enterprises, my anger had cooled, leaving me feeling drained. I smoothed my clothes and fixed my hair before entering the building, determined not to let my personal drama affect my professional life

The office was unusually quiet when I arrived. A small crowd had gathered near Victoria's desk, their voices hushed and concerned. Sophia Hughes spotted me first, breaking away from the group to approach me.

"Where were you yesterday?" she asked, genuine concern in her voice. "We were worried when you didn't show

up."

I forced a smile. I wasn't feeling well. Nothing serious."

I deliberately avoided mentioning my ordeal in the Shadowcrypt Dungeon. The less people knew about pack politics, the better.

From across the room, Victoria's eyes met mine briefly before she looked away. Unlike her usual confident self, she seemed subdued, her movements hesitant. The trauma of her night with the snakes was evident in her pallor and the slight tremor in her hands.

For once, she didn't attempt to antagonize me or draw attention to herself. She worked quietly at her desk, flinching at sudden movements and keeping to herself throughout the day.

As evening approached, most of my colleagues packed up and left. I remained at my desk, immersed in my crystal designs. The prospect of returning home to face Ethan after our confrontation this morning was

unappealing.

My phone rang, breaking my concentration. I answered without checking the caller ID.

“Olivia,” Matriarch Evelyn's voice came through clearly. "Have you met with Alpha Blackwood yet?"