Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

"You need to rest," he said, rising from the couch. "I'll handle everything. We'll talk tomorrow."

I nodded gratefully, too tired to argue. "Thank you, Lucas."

As he moved toward the door, I called after him. "Be careful. Ethan won't give up easily."

Lucas's lips curved into a confident smile. "Neither will I."

(Lucas's POV)

Downstairs, Ethan Stone was waiting by his Shadow Ghost, smoking one of his Midnight Cigarettes. The blue-tinged smoke curled around him, his wolf's agitation evident in his rigid

posture.

I walked past him, deliberately keeping my distance to avoid another confrontation. My wolf was still on high alert, ready to defend if necessary.

"She'll always be my mate," Ethan's voice cut through the night air, his wolf's possessive claim

unmistakable.

I stopped but didn't turn around. "She's not your possession, Stone. She's a person who deserves respect and kindness-things you've failed to give her."

I turned to face him, my gray eyes cold in the moonlight. "You've already lost her."

Ethan took another drag of his cigarette, his amber eyes reflecting the glowing tip. "You don't

understand the bond between us."

"I understand enough," I replied. "I understand that you've hurt her repeatedly. I understand

that she called for my help, not yours."

I got into my vehicle but didn't immediately drive away. Through the window, I observed Ethan,

who continued to stare up at Olivia's apartment.

His Alpha Phone vibrated repeatedly with Victoria Frost's distinctive ringtone, but he ignored it,

his attention fixed on the window where Olivia's silhouette was visible.

I contemplated his words, my wolf's intuition questioning how the Silvercrest Alpha could

have lost his true mate so completely. Something didn't add up in their story.

Both of us remained outside Olivia's building until dawn broke over the horizon, our wolves

keeping silent vigil before finally departing in opposite directions.

I had a blood test to arrange.

< Chapter 78. Blood Rivals

(Lucas's POV)

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I went directly to the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den, using my status as an Alpha to gain immediate access. Dr. Jonathan Rivers was already on duty, his experienced eyes widening slightly at my unexpected appearance.

"Alpha Blackwood," he greeted me with a respectful nod. "What brings you to our territory?"

I pulled out the strands of Ethan's hair that Olivia had given me. "I need an expedited blood

compatibility test. Compare this sample with Emma Frost's blood type."

Dr. Rivers raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by the unusual request. “Emma Frost? The

Alpha's-"

"The child he claims as his daughter," I interrupted, my gray eyes serious. "I need this handled with absolute discretion and priority."

The doctor hesitated, his professional ethics clearly at war with the gravity of my request.

"You owe me a favor," I reminded him quietly. "For your son's treatment at Moonstone Medical Center last year."

His expression softened with recognition. “Yes, of course. I'll handle it personally."

"How soon can I have the results?" I asked.

"This afternoon," he promised. "I'll call you myself."

True to his word, Dr. Rivers contacted me just after lunch. His voice was carefully neutral as

he confirmed the test was complete.

I drove immediately to Maple Grove, the sealed envelope burning a hole in my pocket. Olivia

answered her door quickly, her emerald eyes alert despite the dark circles beneath them.

"You have it?" she asked without preamble.

I handed her the envelope. "See for yourself."

Her fingers trembled slightly as she tore it open, her wolf's anticipation palpable in the air

between us.

I watched her eyes scan the document, widening as they confirmed what she had suspected:noveldrama

Emma Frost was not Ethan Stone's biological daughter. Their blood types were completely

incompatible, making it genetically impossible for him to be her father.