30 Days to Freedom: Abandoned Luna is Secret Shadow King novel Chapter 121

Chapter 121: The Persistent Theodore

Chapter 121: The Persistent Theodore

(Olivia’s POV)

Matthew placed my leg on his own and carefully removed my shoes. My foot was pale and swollen from the seawater, the wounds from the silver breaking open again.

I tried to nervously pull my leg back, but Matthew firmly gripped my ankle. His grip was strong yet not painful.

He took out an emergency kit, ready to treat my wounds. “I can do it myself,” I protested, embarrassed at the thought of the Alpha King tending to my feet.

“You can’t see,” Matthew stated calmly.

Resigned, I let him proceed. The cold moonlight herb antiseptic brought a sharp, fleeting pain, and I let out a small sound.

His movements slowed as he gently wrapped my foot. Then he suddenly spoke, “Mother is getting old, and Grandfather passed away hoping I would start a family.”

“Mother doesn’t want Grandmother to leave with the same regret. She hopes we could hold a formal mating ceremony.”

I stared at him, surprised by the question. Matthew, noticing my hesitation, added that he would understand if I didn’t

want to.

I know the Kane family doesn’t like me much, and most of the family members think I’m just an ordinary she–wolf, not

worthy of Matthew. But Victoria and Barrett have always liked me and been very friendly towards me.

I felt indebted to him for saving me, for helping me escape Theodore, and for his doting on Aurora.

“Then let’s keep it low–key, just family and close friends?” I suggested.

A hint of warmth touched Matthew’s eyes at my agreement. But I continued, “That way, when we reject the bond later, it

won’t impact you too much.”

“A grand ceremony should be saved for the person you truly love in the future.”

At my words, the warmth in his eyes vanished. His hand, resting on my leg, stilled as he replied flatly, “Let’s focus on the

present.”

The image of Theodore’s obsessive face flashed in my mind. I shuddered involuntarily.

Upon arriving at the Kane Estate, Matthew exited the car and then personally opened my door, I was about to get out of

the car when he bent down and carried me out.

When I protested, Beta Tristan explained, “Luna, you’re injured. If the Alpha King doesn’t take care of you, it will seem heartless, and Victoria will worry.”

Understanding the pretense, I wrapped my arms around his neck. My face warmed as I rested my head against his chest.

As Matthew carried me into the hall, my eyes met a pair of icy, cold ones. Theodore stood there, his lips pressed into a

thin line as he watched us.

My blood ran cold. What was he doing here?

Victoria Kane rushed over, concerned. “What happened to her?”

“She was scratched in the woods,” Matthew explained calmly, placing me on the sofa and sitting beside me. A protective arm rested near my leg.

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Seraphina Kane quickly stepped forward. “Brother, Alpha Theodore came to apologize for the helicopter incident.”

“He wanted to take Luna Olivia on a helicopter to find the Alpha King but didn’t expect an accident and felt very

embarrassed.”

Upon hearing this, Victoria’s mood immediately brightened. “How thoughtful of Alpha Theodore!”

“Mom, ever since I went to study at Stonehaven City, Luna Eleonora has been taking care of me,” Seraphina pleaded with Victoria. “I want to invite Alpha Theodore to stay at our house as a guest for two days.”

Feeling a chill, I instinctively moved closer to Matthew. Matthew’s hand secretly moved to my leg, gently covering it.

Though a small comfort, I felt his palm was as hot as fire. The warmth was reassuring against my trembling.

Victoria did not understand the true history and was full of joy. “We must definitely host Alpha Theodore well! How

wonderful!”

“Our Kane family has good news. Matthew and Olivia are going to have a mating ceremony! Alpha Theodore must stay to celebrate!”

My heart sank. This was the last thing I wanted.

(Third–person’s POV)

Before Theodore could reply, Matthew’s cold voice cut in, “That’s not appropriate. I’ll see Alpha Theodore out.”

He walked out with Theodore. Standing on the steps above him, Matthew’s voice was laced with Alpha pressure.

“If you don’t want to be ruined and thrown in the holding cells, stay away from my mate.”

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