Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

The Alpha King is unavailable 13 Chapter 13 Predator and Prey (Olivas POV) babelle Stone stared atin shock, her hand slowly rising to touch the red mark blooming on her cheek Her eyes widened with disbelief before narrowing into furious slits.

Olivia Winters you dare to hit me!' she shrieked, raising her hand to strike back.

caught her wrist mid-air with surprising strength, my fingers digging into her skin. The room felt silent as everyone watched our confrontation.

sabelle Stone" I hissed my voice dropping to a dangerous whisper, "lethear you insult Lity again and II tear your mouth apart! My emerald eyes blazed with maternal fury. The chilling rage emanating fromwas palpable, making tsabelle instinctively step back.

"You're crazy," she whispered, but I could see the fear in her eyes.

I released her wrist with a shove, unable to bear staying a moment longer. The pain of hearing Isabelle's casual disrespect toward my deceased daughter cut deeper than any physical wound What hurt even more was Ethan's indifference. He stood there, silent and unmoved, as his cousin insulted our daughter's memory.

Without another word, I turned and walked out, my heart shattering all over again.

Behind me, I heard Isabelle's voice rise in a tic wail. "Cousin..." I didn't stay to hear more. The hospital corridor stretched beforelike an escape route, and I took it.

As soon as I left, I heard a sharp slap followed by a thud. The sound madepause briefly, but I forced myself to keep walking. Whatever was happening behind those doors no longer concerned me.

Outside, the cool night air hit my face, stinging my skin. I took a deep breath, trying to steady my shaking hands.

I checked my phone and saw six missed calls from James. There were also several worried messages.

1/5 Chapter 13 Predator and Prey "Are you okay? Callwhen you can." "Liv, I'm worried. Please respond." "If I don't hear from you in an hour, I'm coming to find you." I dialed his number immediately, guilt washing overfor making him worry.

* Points > "Liv!" James answered on the first ring, his voice tight with concern. "Are you alright? What happened?" "I'm fipe," I assured him, though the words felt hollow even to my own ears. "Just heading hnow." "I can cget you-" "No," I cut him off gently. "I need stalone. I'll text you when I get home." I hung up before he could protest. The last thing I needed was for James to get into another confrontation with Ethan.

The walk to Maple Grove felt longer than usual. Every shadow madejump, every sound puton edge.

It was almost 10 pm when I finally reached the familiar territory. The streets were quiet, most residents already retired for the night.

True to my word, I sent James a quick text: "Made it hsafe. Talk tomorrow." I put my phone away and walked toward my residence, my steps heavy with exhaustion. The emotional weight of the day's confrontations hung around my shoulders like a lead cloak.

The area between buildings was poorly lit. Shadows stretched across the pathway like grasping fingers.

As I passed a dark alley, a hand suddenly shot out from the darkness. Before I could scream, it clamped over my mouth.

Strong arms draggedbackward into the shadows. I struggled violently, kicking and clawing at my attacker.

"Stop fighting," a gruff voice ordered in my ear, his breath hot against my skin.

Panic surged through me, but I forced myself to think. My hand found the pepper spray in my pocket.

Without hesitation, I aimed it over my shoulder and pressed the button. The spray hit him 215 Chapter 13 Predator and Prey directly in the eyes.

"Ah!" The man screamed in agony, releasingas he clawed at his burning eyes.

I broke free and ran, my heart pounding against my ribs. "Help!" I screamed, "Somebody help me!" My cries echoed uselessly off the buildings. The streets were deserted, windows dark and silent.

I ran faster, desperate to reach the safety of my home. My lungs burned with each breath.

As I rounded a corner, my ankle twisted painfully on an uneven patch of pavement. I stumbled and fell hard, the impact knocking the breath from my lungs.

Pain shot through my ankle as I tried to stand. Before I could rise, a hand grabbed my hair, yankingbackward.

The man from the alley loomed over me, his eyes red and watering from the pepper spray. His face was contorted with rage.

"b***h, you asked for it!" he snarled, raising his hand.

His palm connected with my face in a vicious slap that leftseeing stars. The force of the blow knockedback to the ground.

I lay dazed, my cheek throbbing with pain. The metallic taste of blood filled my mouth.

The man's lips curled into a predatory smile as he looked down at me. "Be good, and you'll suffer less," he promised.

His words sent ice through my veins. I tried to crawl away, but he caughteasily.

He lunged at me, his weight pinningto the ground. I couldn't move, couldn't breathe under his crushing weight.

"Letgo," I pleaded, trying to sound calm despite my terror. "I can give you money." The man sneered, his yellowed teeth gleaming in the dim light. "Money? Money isn't as good as a beautiful woman." He leaned down, pressing his lips against my cheek. The smell of him-stale cigarettes and cheap moonlight wine- made my stomach turn.

I struggled beneath him, trying to buck him off. But he was too strong, his body effectively trapping mine.

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