Alphas Regret, the luna is secret heiress novel

< Chapter 32. Territorial Co … +8 Points > Chapter 32 : Territorial Confrontation - 2 When I finally found his room , I gasped in horror . His face was swollen beyond recognition , purple bruises covering every inch of visible skin . " Ethan , what happened to you ? " I sobbed , my green - gold eyes filling with tears . He didn't answer . He just stared out the window , his expression one of utter despair . " Who beat you ? Did you call the police ? " I choked out between sobs .

Still nothing . I kept crying , babbling about how worried I was , how we needed to report this , how his mother needed to know . " Could you just leave me alone ? " he finally snapped , his voice hoarse . I wiped my tears , trying to compose myself . " I want to stay and take care of you ." " No need , " he rejected coldly . " I hired a nurse . You go . " . His dismissal hurt , but I could see something was deeply wrong . This wasn't just about physical pain . Something had broken inside him .

( Ethan's POV ) I didn't want to see Cassandra . Not now . Not when all I could think about was Olivia . Ever since she left , I'd been haunted by thoughts of her day and night . The irony was painful - only after losing her did I realize who I truly loved . I recalled how cruelly I had rejected her before . " I will never marry you ," I had told her coldly . What if I offered marriage now ? Would she come back ? Would she be willing to be Mrs. Grey ?

A glimmer of hope flickered in my eyes amid the darkness of my hospital room . I would win her back . I had to . ( Olivia's POV ) I sat across from Connor at my small dining table , the thermal container between us . When I opened it , a rich aroma wafted out that made my mouth water instantly . 1/3 < Chapter 32 Territorial Co … " Wow , it smells amazing , " I said , inhaling deeply . +8 Points > Inside were braised ribs and winter melon soup , both looking perfectly prepared .

My amber eyes widened with surprise and joy . " How did you know I love these ? " I asked , looking up at him . Connor's lips tightened slightly , his ice - blue eyes watching me intently . " Try them . " I hesitated , sensing his mood had shifted . " Are you upset ? " His dark gaze locked onto mine , deep and unreadable . " What do you think ? " My eyes filled with confusion and a hint of grievance . " I don't know how he found this place . I never gave him the address .

" Connor just gave a noncommittal grunt , his jaw tight . I softened my tone , making my voice sweet and pleading . " Don't be angry , Con . " He sighed resignedly , his expression softening slightly . " How could I be angry with you ? " " Then why do you look unhappy ? " I pressed . " I saw him touch your hand ," he said flatly . " Hmm ? " My eyes widened with surprise . " Are you … jealous ? " " Eat before it gets cold , " he said quickly , avoiding my gaze .

I couldn't help but giggle mischievously . " You really are jealous . And so fierce , you kicked him flying ." His face darkened immediately . " Are you feeling sorry for him ? " " No , no , of course not ," I quickly denied . Then , remembering how effortlessly he had handled Ethan , I added excitedly , " Your moves just now were awesome ! Can you teach me someday ? Next time I meet some thugs , I want to beat them up like that . " A trace of pain flashed in his eyes .

I knew he was thinking about the assault I'd experienced before . " Livvy , let me hire two bodyguards for you , " he said seriously . 2/3 < Chapter 32. Territorial Co … +8 Points I refused immediately . " No need . I still have to work , and having bodyguards would be so awkward . " He didn't push the issue , understanding my need for independence . " Alright , eat up . I'll teach you sometime . " I smiled gratefully and turned my attention to the food .

The soup was rich and flavorful , with a familiar taste I couldn't quite place . Then I bit into the ribs . The flavor exploded in my mouth , triggering a flood of memories . My eyes widened in shock , suddenly brimming with tears . " This tastes exactly like my mother's cooking … " My voice choked , trembling with emotion . " Con , where did you buy it ? " Comments