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Chapter 228: Where Did He Kiss You?
Chapter 228: Where Did He Kiss You?
(Theodore’s POV)
I took the file from her trembling hands, my eyes scanning the medical report. The words blurred together as I realized what she was accusing me of.
I stepped forward, reaching for her hand. “Olivia, let me explain-”
She jerked away from my touch like I’d burned her. Her eyes blazed with a fury I’d never seen
before.
“Don’t make your desire for control sound so noble!” she spat, her voice shaking with rage.
My wolf recoiled at the venom in her tone. This wasn’t the submissive mate I remembered.
“You didn’t just replace my prenatal vitamins with contraceptive herbs,” she continued, her words cutting through me like silver blades. “Now you’ve escalated to giving me a sterilization potion!”
The accusation hit me like a physical blow. I opened my mouth to deny it, but she wasn’t finished.
Her face crumpled with pain as memories flooded back. “When I was in labor with our Rose, you were with Clara as she gave birth to your Rosalie.”
The words hung in the air between us like a death sentence. I watched her relive that terrible night.
“When my Rose died in my arms,” she whispered, tears streaming down her cheeks, “you walked out of the delivery room holding your other pup.”
My chest tightened as guilt crashed over me. That night had haunted me for years, but hearing it from her lips made it real again.
“Your actions were the antithesis of love,” she declared, her voice growing stronger. I could see Matthew’s protective face reflected in her eyes.
“Theodore Redgrave,” she said with cold finality, “if I find that rogue healer, I will send both of you to the pack tribunal.”
She turned to leave, but I couldn’t let her go. Not like this.
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“Wait!” I called out, chasing after her. “You promised me sixteen days!”
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She whirled around, her eyes flashing. “There is no ‘family of three.‘ I haven’t been your mate
for a long time.”
The words cut deeper than any physical wound. My wolf howled in anguish.
“I’m going to formally reject our mate bond,” she announced. “And fight for full custody of
Leo.”
Desperation clawed at my throat. I played my last card. “If you do that, I’ll expose the truth of
our mating.”
She met my gaze without flinching. The fear I expected to see was replaced by something far
more dangerous–confidence.
“Go ahead and try,” she challenged, a cold smile playing on her lips. “Remember? The security
footage never captures my face.”
My blood ran cold as she continued. “I can make anything on the network disappear.”
The reminder of her true capabilities rattled me. I’d forgotten how formidable she really was.
I switched tactics, my voice becoming pleading. “Revealing your abilities will expose your
identity as ‘Cipher.‘ There’s an active bounty on the dark web.”
Her expression flickered for just a moment. I pressed my advantage.
“Just today!” I begged, my Alpha pride crumbling. “Stay with me just for today! I’ll sign the
rejection papers for you tonight.”
(God’s POV)
The mention of rejection papers made Olivia hesitate. Theodore saw her falter and seized the opportunity.
He pulled her into an embrace as if he’d won the world. His arms wrapped around her trembling form.
“Let me show you the code for my self–driving vehicle prototype,” he murmured, leading her toward the tech development floor.
This tender yet manipulative moment was captured in a series of photographs. Audrey Vale watched from the shadows, her camera clicking silently.
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Later, Audrey showed the photos to Ethan. But instead of the reaction she expected, his face
darkened with rage.
He violently pushed her onto the table, his hand wrapping around her throat. “You tried to kill
Olivia by invading the vehicle!”
Audrey gasped, clawing at his grip. “I didn’t-”
“I have no relationship with Olivia,” Ethan snarled, “but only I have the right to harm her.”
He released her, leaving Audrey bruised and terrified on the floor. Her heart twisted with
resentment as understanding dawned.
These powerful Alphas protected Olivia only because she was Matthew’s mate. A position.
Audrey coveted with burning passion.
Fueled by dark determination, Audrey went to the Sovereign’s Citadel. She found Matthew in
his office, his golden eyes focused on documents.
“Your mate is at the Redgrave Tower with Alpha Theodore right now,” she announced, placing
the photos before him.
To her astonishment, Matthew remained perfectly calm. He barely glanced at the images.
“What do you want?” he asked simply.
Tristan stepped forward from the shadows. “She wouldn’t bring compromising photos
without a motive.”
Matthew methodically deleted every picture from her phone, his composure unshakeable. Audrey stared in disbelief at his absolute trust.
“Have dinner with me, Alpha King,” she requested. “At the same restaurant where your mate is
dining with her former mate and his pup.”
At that moment, Matthew’s eyes glazed over as he received a mind–link. Olivia’s voice echoed in his head, asking him to pick up Aurora.
“I’ll be there,” he replied through their bond.
He turned his cold gaze back to Audrey and nodded. “Fine.”
The upscale restaurant buzzed with quiet conversation. Olivia sat trapped at a table with Theodore and Leo, her thoughts scattered.
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A tall, imposing figure approached their table. Matthew’s presence commanded immediate
attention from every patron.
He leaned over, his hands gripping the arms of her chair. His lips brushed her cheek in a soft
kiss.
“Having dinner with our pup?” he asked calmly, his eyes flicking to Theodore.
Olivia’s heart dropped as Audrey followed him in, her smile triumphant. Theodore welcomed
them with false warmth.
“Please, join us,” he offered.
Matthew seated himself at the adjacent table with Audrey. Before leaving Olivia’s side, he
leaned in close.
“Aurora is safely home,” he whispered through their mate bond.
Throughout the meal, Olivia was tormented. She watched Matthew act the perfect gentleman
to Audrey, sparking painful jealousy.
They had never had a proper courtship. The realization stung more than she expected.
Theodore took her hand, leaning in close. “Leo is watching us,” he murmured, cupping her
face.
“Just for today. After midnight, I’ll give you what you want.”
He leaned in to wipe a tear from her eye. The angle made it appear he was scenting her neck.
Matthew’s gaze turned sharp and cold. He abruptly ended his conversation with Audrey.
Without a word, he strode to their table and lifted Olivia from her seat, pulling her from Theodore’s grasp.
As Matthew carried her out, Theodore’s pack enforcers were swiftly intercepted by the Royal Guard.
In the backseat of the armored vehicle, Olivia struggled like a trapped wolf. Tears streamed down her face as she demanded to be released.
Matthew’s chest heaved, his voice a low command in her ear. “You’re not going anywhere.”
He held her fast as Theodore’s vehicle gave chase behind them. Matthew kissed her lips, tasting her tears.
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She struggled violently, pushing against his chest. “No, don’t… don’t touch me…”
His golden eyes burned into hers. “Where did he kiss you?”
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