30 Days to Freedom: Abandoned Luna is Secret Shadow King novel Chapter 208

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Chapter 208: Kissing Her Lips

Chapter 208: Kissing Her Lips

(Olivia’s POV)

Matthew carried me into the courtyard, his lips never leaving mine. My heart raced wildly as his strong arms held me securely against his chest. When he finally placed me on the large bed, my face was completely

flushed, my breath coming in short gasps.

I looked around the room in confusion, taking in the unfamiliar surroundings. The ceremonial attire we had worn on our mating day still hung on the clothing rack beside me. The wall was decorated with balloons and

ribbons spelling out “M & O” in elegant script.

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My eyes landed on a large family photo of the three of us – Matthew, Aurora, and me smiling together. The image made my heart clench with emotion.

As I took it all in, Matthew stood before me, waiting patiently. His dark eyes watched me intently, his

expression unreadable.

He gently lifted my chin with his finger, brushing away my messy hair to reveal my face. When I finally looked up into his dark eyes, tears welled up unbidden. The coldness and distance he had shown me over the past

two days had hurt more than I wanted to admit.

“Matthew…” I whispered, my voice breaking.

Seeing my tears, Matthew leaned down, his expression softening. He kissed the corners of my lips tenderly.

“So willful,” he whispered against my skin.

He moved to kiss the tip of my nose, his breath warm against my face.

“So disobedient,” he murmured.

A tear escaped down my cheek, and he kissed it away, his lips gentle against my skin.

“Still using tears to complain?” His voice held no anger now, only a tender exasperation.

He wrapped his strong arms around my waist, his hands gently cradling the back of my head as he deepened

the kiss. The familiar scent of pine and earth enveloped me, making me dizzy with longing.

When I tried to pull away to catch my breath, he held my hands above my head. I struggled halfheartedly, confused by his sudden change in demeanor.

“I don’t like children,” he whispered against my lips, his voice low and intense.

The statement caught me off guard, and I froze in his arms.

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“Matthew Kane doesn’t like children,” he continued, his dark eyes boring into mine. “Matthew Kane likes Olivia

Blackwood,”

His words stunned me into silence. All this time, I had thought…

“Who can deal with me?” he asked, his volce rough with emotion. “You think you can?”

His kisses grew more forceful, filled with a mixture of frustration and relief. He was no longer angry, yet the

fire of his emotions remained undiminished.

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Hearing his confession, I stopped struggling and kissed him back with equal fervor. The tension that had built between us finally dissolved into passion.

He held me tenderly as I cried out all my pent–up grievances, his hands gently massaging the wrist that had been hurt earlier. He coaxed me until my tears subsided, my soft protests melting away under his loving

embrace.

“I thought you were angry with me,” I whispered against his chest.

“I was,” he admitted, stroking my hair. “But not for the reasons you think.”

(Theodore’s POV)

My black SUV remained parked outside her former apartment complex all night. The hours ticked by slowly

as I waited, smoking cigarette after cigarette to calm my nerves.

She never returned,

As dawn broke, I extinguished my last cigarette and started the engine. My body felt weary, drained of all energy. The pain in my chest had become a constant companion, a reminder of what I had lost.

When I returned to my residence, I was surprised to find my mother, Eleonora Redgrave, waiting for me.

Beside her stood an elderly man with a long white beard and piercing eyes.

“Theodore,” my mother said, her voice laced with concern, “look who’s come to Stonehaven. It’s Master

Elmsworth.”

The old healer’s eyes widened as he took in my appearance. Without hesitation, he stepped forward and took my wrist, his fingers pressing against my pulse points.

“Alpha, how has your health deteriorated so badly?” he asked, his brow furrowed with concern.

My mother’s face crumpled with worry. “Please take a good look at him,” she pleaded. “He might listen to a

few words from you.”

I tried to pull away, but Master Elmsworth’s grip was surprisingly strong for his age.

“I’m fine,” I insisted, though the dark circles under my eyes and my pallid complexion told a different story.

Master Elmsworth shook his head, already reaching for his medicine bag. “Your pulse is erratic, and your energy is severely depleted,” he said firmly. “This is not something to be taken lightly.”

As the healer wrote out a prescription, my mother recounted our family’s recent troubles. The affair, Olivia’s departure, the custody battle for Leo, and now Aurora’s birth – she spared no detail.

Suddenly, Master Elmsworth’s hand paused over the parchment. A look of realization crossed his face.

“No wonder the pulse feels so similar,” he murmured, more to himself than to us. “So, the Kane family’s Queen

is your former Luna, Theodore’s mate.”

Hearing this, I shot up from my seat. My towering frame overshadowed the healer as I gripped his hand tightly.

“Master, you’ve seen Olivia?” My voice was hoarse with desperation.

Master Elmsworth nodded slowly. “The Kane family invited me specifically to treat their Queen’s health. They insisted I stay for some days.”

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My mother stepped forward anxiously. “How is Olivia’s health?” she asked, her voice trembling slightly.

The healer hesitated, clearly uncomfortable with breaking his patient’s confidence. But seeing our desperation, he finally relented.

“The young Queen’s health is not good,” he confided. “While she can live without illness or disaster, childbearing would carry the risk of death or serious injury.”

My heart sank at his words. Olivia, my Olivia, was in danger.

“But,” Master Elmsworth continued, “the Kane family asked me to tell her there is hope for healing her condition. They said with eighteen days of treatment, she might be able to bear children safely.”

I frowned, my mind racing. “Eighteen days?” I repeated.

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“Yes,” the healer confirmed. “Though between us, I’m not convinced such a quick recovery is possible. I don’t

know why they insisted on that timeframe.”

The realization hit me like a thunderbolt. “That’s exactly when Matthew’s public mating announcement period

ends,” I said, my voice hardening with anger.

My mother gasped, understanding dawning on her face.

“They’re deceiving her,” I growled, pacing the room like a caged animal. “Keeping her at the Kane estate with a false pretense of a happy mating to get through this critical period.”

The thought of Olivia being manipulated, being lied to, made my blood boil. She deserved better than this

deception.

“I have to tell Olivia,” I declared, already heading for the door. “She needs to know the truth.”

(Olivia’s POV)

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