: Matthew was Poisoned
: Matthew was Poisoned
(Olivia’s POV)
I woke to the soft sound of breathing nearby. Opening my eyes, I saw Matthew sleeping on the small sofa in the ward, his tall frame awkwardly folded to fit the limited space.
Despite my attempt to sit up quietly, his eyes snapped open immediately. The Alpha King’s senses were always alert, even in sleep.
“You’re awake.” His voice was husky from sleep as he rose and stretched. “How did you sleep?”
“Better than you, it seems,” I replied, eyeing the uncomfortable sofa. “That can’t have been pleasant.”
Matthew smiled, running a hand through his tousled hair. “I’ve slept in worse conditions.”
I felt my throat dry and scratchy. “I’m thirsty.”
“Let me get you something.” Matthew walked to the table where a teapot sat. “The healers left some moonflower tea. It should help with your recovery.”
He poured the pale golden liquid into a delicate teacup. The fragrant aroma of moonflowers filled the room as he lifted the cup to his lips, taking a small sip.
“Testing the temperature?” I asked with a smile.
“Of course. Can’t have my mate burning her tongue.” His eyes crinkled at the corners as he
walked toward me.
What happened next seemed to unfold in slow motion.
Just as Matthew reached my bedside, his hand suddenly jerked. The teacup slipped from his grasp, shattering on the floor with a crash. His body swayed and then collapsed forward onto
- me.
“Matthew!” I gasped, my heart racing with sudden fear.
His heavy weight pressed me into the mattress, but before I could panic further, I felt him. give my hand a subtle squeeze. His eyes met mine, and he winked–actually winked–before his expression contorted into one of pain.
Through our mate bond, I sensed his thoughts: Act alarmed. Call Tristan. Now.
Understanding flooded me. I drew in a deep breath and screamed, “Tristan! Help! Something’s wrong with the Alpha King!”
The door burst open immediately. Tristan rushed in, followed by two Royal Guards, their faces tight with alarm.
“He collapsed after drinking the tea!” I cried, my voice shaking with what I hoped sounded like genuine fear.
Tristan’s face paled as he and the guards carefully lifted Matthew off me. “Get the healers! Now!” he barked at one of the guards, who immediately sprinted from the room.
“Take him to the emergency room,” I said, my voice trembling. “Hurry!”
As they carried Matthew out, his eyes fluttered open briefly, meeting mine. Through our bond, I felt his message: Wolfsbane. Faelan. Stay safe.
I nodded imperceptibly, understanding his plan. He was faking the severity of the poisoning to draw out whoever was behind this.
The room emptied quickly, leaving me alone with my racing thoughts. Matthew had tasted wolfsbane in the tea. And he suspected Faelan Moonstone was behind it.
I took a deep breath, steeling myself. If Matthew wanted to play this game to catch the culprit, I would play my part perfectly.
Hours later, I paced outside Matthew’s treatment room, playing the role of the distraught mate. The corridor was filled with tense Royal Guards and healers rushing back and forth.
“Luna Olivia.”
I turned to see Seraphina Kane approaching, her face a mask of concern that didn’t quite reach her eyes. Two guards stepped forward, blocking her path.
“Let me see him,” she demanded. “I’m family.”
“No one is allowed in,” the guard replied firmly.
Seraphina’s gaze shifted to me, her eyes narrowing. “It’s your fault. Ever since you entered his life, he has been restless! Why won’t you go back to Theodore? He loves you so much, why won’t you accept him? You won’t even let Aurora acknowledge him?”
I caught the key point in her words: “You brought Theodore to meet Aurora without my consent? Sera, you’ve gone too far!”
Seraphina stubbornly pursed her lips, and I knew she didn’t think she was wrong, “It’s you who
prevented their father–daughter reunion, that’s what’s gone too far.”
“Theodore… is not Aurora’s father,” I said somewhat helplessly.
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“Livvy, don’t deceive yourself!” Seraphina slightly raised her voice, “I’ve already confirmed with my parents that Aurora is not my brother’s child, but Theodore’s.”
Seraphina lifted her chin defiantly. “Aurora deserves to know her biological father. Besides, she was incredibly rude to him. You’ve poisoned her against her own father.”
Something snapped inside me. Before I could think, my hand flew out, connecting with her cheek with a resounding c***k.
Seraphina gasped, her hand flying to her face. Before she could recover, I slapped her again, harder.
“You know nothing,” I hissed, trembling with rage. “Nothing about what that man did to me.” “He loved you!” Seraphina protested, her cheek reddening. “He’s always been devoted-” “Devoted?” I laughed bitterly. “When I was pregnant with our stillborn daughter, he had already started sleeping with Clara. And when I was pregnant with Aurora, do you know what he suggested? That I get an abortion.”
Seraphina’s face drained of color. “You’re lying.”
“Am I?” I pulled out my phone, my fingers shaking with anger. “You think Theodore is such a good man? Let me show you who he really is.”
I pulled up the video I’d kept all this time–After I left, the video of Theodore’s live stream, where he begged me for forgiveness and tearfully admitted his mistakes.
“I don’t believe you,” Seraphina whispered, but her voice lacked conviction.
“See for yourself.” I thrust the phone into her hands. “Watch it. Every second of it.”
As she watched, her expression changed from disbelief to shock, then to disgust. When the video ended, she looked up at me, her eyes wide and confused.
“I… I didn’t know.”
“Of course you didn’t.” I took my phone back. “You only saw what he wanted you to see.”
I turned to the guards. “Place her under house arrest. She is not to leave until the Alpha King is fully recovered.”
“You can’t do that!” Seraphina protested.
“I just did.” I met her gaze coldly. “And if you ever bring Theodore near my daughter again, house arrest will be the least of your concerns.”
As the guards led her away, I turned back toward Matthew’s room, my heart heavy. Playing this charade was necessary, but I couldn’t help worrying about the real danger we were
facing.
Faelan was enigmatic. Behind the events of my mother’s disappearance five years ago, Ethan’s injury, the Mooncrest Pack’s incident, and Matthew’s poisoning, there was always his shadow.
