Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

Chapter 20: A Dinner with Lucas Blackwood

Chapter 20: A Dinner with Lucas Blackwood

(Olivia's POV)

The Moonstone Dining Hall glittered with soft lighting that reflected the pe Lucas Blackwood pulled out my chair with a graceful meeterd.

"Thank you," I murmured, settling into the plush seat.

His manners were impeccable-exactly as his reputation suggested the stark CLARYNAR between his courteous behavior and Ethan's recent coldness was it lost on the

"The venison here is excellent, Lucas suggested as he took his seat across from metho

their moonlight wine selection is even better"

After we placed our orders, a slightly awkward silence fell between us. I expected him to BAGA discussing my crystal design immediately. That was, after all, why w6 77616 here

Instead, his gaze lingered on me with an intensity that made me shaft

uncomfortably Thoogh his stare wasn't threatening or unpleasant, something about it unsettled me

I frowned, meeting his eyes with a cool, questioning expression. Perhaps his reputation for politeness was merely a facade.

"Do you really not remember me?" Lucas finally broke the silence.

I blinked, genuinely confused. "I'm sorry?"

"When are you going to return my pen?" he added, his expression unreadable.

My bewilderment deepened. I had never borrowed a pen from him-had never even met him before today's ceremony. My emerald eyes must have reflected my confusion because his expression softened.

"I apologize," he said after studying my face. "It seems I've mistaken you for someone else?

Relief washed over me as he dropped the subject. A touch of embarrassment colored my

cheeks as I took a sip of water.

"It happens," I replied, grateful when our appetizers arrived to break the tension.

Lucas shifted smoothly to business matters. "I've been following your work for some time, Mrs. Winters. Your crystal designs show remarkable innovation."

Tract surprise wiege of my previous work.

Tiket maleyuan offer he continuet his voice staty and confident. One million

dies for your cystal design."

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Places sensing my strack smier signty if that's too low, we can certainly negotiate."

Nouter our fren composer myself. I mean, that's more than generous. I'm just

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Perodder puling out a crescck from his immer jacket pocket. His movements were reiterate and grease as he wrote out the check

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Your application of moonstone in that particular configuration is revolutionary he explained. siding the crest across the table. The healing potential alone justifies the investment"

With rembling inges accepted the check. The amount written in elegant script made my

heart race. One milion colars. Erough to purchase the sacred burial ground for Lily's ashes

and dren soUTTE

Scarefully placed it in my bag causing to glance at the substantial sum once more before

zooing it closer

Teans threatened to welll up as the realization hit me. I could finally fulfill my promise to Lily.

sint would have a proper resting place

"Excuse me I said nsing from my seat. Treed to visit the washroom.

I needed a moment to compose myself before Lucas noticed my emotional reaction.

The private washroom was mercifully empty. I gripped the marble countertop, staring at my

nefection in the miner

My enterald eyes glistened with unshed tears. "We did it, Lily" I whispered. "Mommy can finally give you the resting place you deserve."

After splashing cool water on my face and taking several deep breaths, I felt steady enough to return to dinner. I dried my hands on a plush towel

Suddenly, a strong arm wrapped around my waist, yanking me backward. I gasped in shock as I was pulled into the men's washroom.

Motiffet and stated state diset my eyes as my carius dupret ne iz a stail. The

dior dicked shut behind is

My back at the dino with enough force to lock the earth from my lungs when opened my eyes. Ethan Stone's furcus face filet my wson

"What are you dong having dinner with Lucas Blackwood he demanded his amber eyes

blazing with fury

His voice, though deep and magnetic as always camed a chiling edge that sent shivers down my some. His body pressed mine against the door, his aggressive demeanor revealing a

possessive fury I hadn't seen in years.

That's none of your business" I retorted, anger replacing my intel stock. You made it clear

we're overt

Ethan scoffed, his face inches from mine. "I never agreed to our separation.

"You didn't have to" I snapped. "I decided for both of us."

His eyes narrowed dangerously. "So you've found a replacement already? Lucas Blackwood?"

The accusation was so absurd I almost laughed. "My business with Lucas is professional

"Is that why he was staring at you like you're his next meal?' Ethan growled, his hands tightening on my waist.

I recognized the truth then. His refusal to accept our separation stemmed not from love but from his need for control. His disapproval was fueled by his alpha pride- he wanted to be the

one who ended our relationship, not me.

"What do you care?" I challenged. "You've had Victoria warming your bed for years."

His jaw tightened. "That's different."

"How convenient," I spat. "You're dead to me, Ethan. You died the day our daughter-"

My biting remark was cut short as Ethan seized my chin and crashed his lips against mine. The kiss was forceful, punishing.

I struggled against him, my emerald eyes wide with defiance. My jaw clenched

tight, refusing

to yield to him.

Ethan bit my lower lip, drawing a gasp of pain from me. He used the opportunity

to deepen the kiss, his tongue invading my mouth.

My eyes reddened with anger and frustration. How dare he? After everything he'd done, after

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all the pain he'd caused me, he thought he could just claim me whenever he

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When he paused briefly for breath, I retaliated by biting his lip hard. The metallic taste of blood filled my mouth.

The taste of blood only seemed to intensify Ethan's fervor. His eyes darkened to a molten

amber, almost black with desire.

The kiss became even more passionate, leaving me breathless and dizzy. His hands roamed

possessively over my body, reclaiming territory he considered his.

When Ethan finally released me, I was lightheaded from lack of air. My legs weakened beneath

me, threatening to give way.

Before I could collapse, Ethan's arm caught me, pulling me back against his hard

chest. He

gazed down at me, his eyes taking in my flushed cheeks and tear-filled emerald

eyes.

I must have looked vulnerable in that moment, my lips swollen from his brutal kiss,

my

breathing ragged. Unaware of the effect my gaze had on him, I could only stare

back.

Ethan leaned down, kissing my eyelids with unexpected gentleness. His thumb traced the

damp skin of my waist where my blouse had ridden up.

"Be good," he murmured in my ear, his breath hot against my skin.

I lowered my eyes, my gaze icy despite the heat coursing through my body.

Leaning against

the door, I caught my breath. As my strength returned, I...