30 Days to Freedom: Abandoned Luna is Secret Shadow King novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20. Sleeping in th

Chapter 20: Sleeping in the Same Bed, I Won’t Touch Her

Chapter 20: Sleeping in the Same Bed, I Won’t Touch Her

(Olivia’s POV)

Eleonora’s brows drew together at my question. For a moment, her composure slipped.

“What do you mean by that? Of course Leo is your only child.” she said, but I heard the tremor in her voice.

Her hands tightened around her wine glass. The crystal stem looked fragile under her grip.

I wanted to expose her right here and now. The words burned in my throat.

But Theodore’s voice cut through my thoughts. “Mother, Olivia and I are planning to adopt a child.”

He reached for my hand across the table. His touch was warm, but I felt nothing.

“Our family will soon have more than just Leo,” he announced. His smile was strained.

Eleonora leaned forward, her expression shifting.

“What’s the adopted child’s name?” she asked. “When can I meet them?”

Theodore’s answer came quickly. “We’ve only received photo albums from Lyra’s Hope Sanctuary so far.”

“We haven’t formally met the child yet,” he continued.

“Don’t ever say anything about Livvy having another pup again.” Theodore looked at his mother seriously.

I understand.”

I found myself unable to focus on their conversation. My attention drifted across the table to Isadora.

Something was wrong with her tonight.

Isadora was typically the most lively person at any gathering, dominating conversations with stories and

laughter.

But tonight she sat in silence. Her eyes seemed distant and hollow. Seemingly lost in thought.

What struck me was her eating. Just last week in our pack group chat, she had mentioned wanting to lose

weight for summer.

She had said she would focus on light eating and avoiding rich foods.

Yet here she was, eating without pause. She focused only on the two richest dishes in front of her–the

braised venison and cream–laden soup.

Her fork moved from plate to mouth. She barely seemed to taste what she was consuming.

I wanted to show concert for her I had watched Isadora grow up from a rebellious teenager into a strong

Luna

But after Evelyn’s betrayal, I couldn’t afford another misplaced trust. Not when my world was already crumbling

I pushed back from the table need to check on Leo ‘

indora’s hand shot out to stop me, but i was already standing. “ni find him myself.”

hapter 20. Sleeping in th

The entertainment room buzzed with electronic sounds. I found Leo and iris absorbed in their video game.

controllers clicking

“Leo, don’t stay up too late,” I called.

He barely glanced up from the screen. Just five more minutes, Mom.”

I was about to respond when a voice drifted from the nearby tea room. The door was slightly ajar, and I

recognized Alaric.

“If it weren’t for wanting my brother–in–law’s investment, I wouldn’t accompany her back to her family home.”

My blood ran cold. He was talking to someone on the phone, his tone low and intimate.

“Even if we sleep in the same bed, I won’t touch her, Alaric continued.

“She lies in bed like a dead fish, completely unable to arouse my desire.”

There was a pause, then his voice shifted. “I only have you in my heart, baby.”

Alaric was betraying Isadors

My first instinct was to burst into the tea room and expose him. But something held me back.

Isadora deserved to hear this from me first. She needed to know what kind of monster she had mated with.

I turned toward the study where I had seen Isadora heading earlier. I walked quickly.

But as I approached the study door, I heard crying from within. The door was slightly open.

Isadora sat in a chair, tears streaming down her face while Eleonora loomed over her.

“I want to sever the mate bond with Alaric,” Isadora sobbed. “I can’t take his betrayal anymore.”

My heart clenched. She already knew.

“Absolutely not,” Eleonora said.

“As the eldest daughter of the Redgrave family, you cannot afford to lose control of your mating,” Eleonora stated. It would be laughable to outsiders.”

Isadora looked up. “But he’s cheating on me, Mother, How can I pretend

verything is fine

“You are the Luna of the Drake pack,” Eleonora continued. “Your focus should be on controlling power, status.

and wealth,”

Those things will pave the way for your children’s future,” she added.

Isadora’s voice broke. “What about my happiness? What about my dignity?”

Eleonora waved a hand. “Alaric’s betrayal is a common mistake all Alphas make.”

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