Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna novel Chapter 317

(Victoria's POV)

"Ethan, it's Olivia... she's the one who beat me up like this." My voice quivered as I leaned into Ethan's strong arms outside the police station.

Every breath sent sharp pains through my ribs. My face throbbed where that bitch had struck me repeatedly. I could taste blood in my mouth, metallic and warm.

My wolf whimpered beneath my skin, projecting vulnerability pheromones that I knew would trigger Ethan's Alpha instincts. I'd perfected this technique over years—appearing helpless always brought out his protective nature.

"She attacked me without provocation," I sobbed, clinging tighter to his powerful waist. "I was just sitting in my wheelchair, waiting for you, when she came at me like a rabid animal."

I cast a teary glance at Olivia over Ethan's shoulder. Our eyes met, and I couldn't help the flash of triumph that crossed my face. Even beaten and bloodied, I was winning. The Alpha King was holding me, comforting me—he belonged to me.

Ethan's amber eyes darkened with rage as he gently wiped blood from my split lip. His wolf surged beneath his skin, responding to my distress.

"Is this true?" he demanded, turning to face Olivia.

She stood there, her emerald eyes cold and unyielding. Not a hint of remorse showed on her face. Her wolf stood tall within her, satisfied with delivering justice for her mother's condition.

Lucas Blackwood stepped forward, offering his Embossed Linen Handkerchiefs to Olivia. She took them without a word, methodically wiping the traces of my blood from her knuckles.

The silence stretched between us, thick with tension and aggressive pheromones. Then, without even glancing at Ethan, she threw one of the handkerchiefs directly in my face.

The soft linen landed on my cheek, sliding down to my lap. The gesture was so full of disdain, so deliberately humiliating, that for a moment I couldn't breathe.

"You see how she treats me?" I turned to Ethan, fresh tears spilling down my cheeks. "Even now, she shows no remorse!"

My wolf snarled beneath my skin, furious at the public humiliation. "I want to call the Northern Territory Enforcers," I insisted, my voice rising with indignation. "She can't be allowed to get away with this!"