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Chapter 28: Desperate Measures

Chapter 28: Desperate Measures

(Victoria's POV)

"Remember," he hissed over his shoulder, "no tricks. I need that money by afternoon"

One hundred thousand dollars was nothing compared to what Ethan provided monthly.

Ever since Emma's knife attack by that deranged Derek Savage, Ethan had covered all her medical expenses

without question. His generosity toward us had only Increased after the incident. "You'll get it," I replied coolly, watching him hurry toward the exit.

His timing couldn't have been worse. Ethon was already striding across the garden, his powerful frame

casting a long shadow over the medicinal plants. His amber eyes scanned the area with predatory alertness

"Who was that?" he asked, coming to stand beside me. His protective presence immediately surrounded me

like a shield.

I placed my hand on his arm, my touch deliberately gentle. "Just someone asking for directions to the emergency section," I lied smoothly. "He seemed confused about the Medical Den's layout."

Ethan's gaze lingered on Roland's retreating figure. For a moment, I feared he might follow the man, but then

The turned his attention back to me.

"Are you feeling better?" he asked, his voice softening as he examined my healing

cuts.

"Much better," I assured him, leaning into his touch. The doctors say I can go home today."

He nodded, offering me his arm. "I've brought the car around. Emma is waiting at home with her nanny"

As we walked toward the exit, I couldn't help but smile. Ethan Stone, the most powerful Alpha in the Northern

Territories, was escorting me like a precious treasure while his actual mate was nowhere to be seen.

The thought of Olivia alone at Maple Grove filled me with satisfaction. Soon, with Roland Warner's evidence silenced, nothing would stand between me and what I deserved.

(Olivia's POV)

I woke with a pounding headache, my mouth dry as sand. The sleeping remedy had knocked me out for nearly a full day, judging by the evening light filtering through my curtains.

My stomach growled painfully, reminding me that I hadn't eaten since before my confrontation with Ethan. The memory of his denial about Lily's death sent a fresh wave of grief through me.

I forced myself out of bed, wincing as my bruises protested the movement. After a quick shower, I headed out

to find food, too exhausted to cook.

The small restaurant near Maple Grove offered excellent venison stew. I sat in a corner booth,

spoonful as warmth spread through my body.

ng each

"More bread, Mrs. Winters?" the waitress asked, her eyes widening slightly at the sight of my bruised face.

grateful for her discretion. Thank

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Chapter 20 Besperate Me

I finished eating, darkness had fallen completely. I paid my bill and stepped outside, pulling

to my apartment wasn't long, but the poorly lit path between buildings made me uneasy. I had barely taken twenty steps

of Darius Reed's attack in Shadow

mind

dagger I now carried everywhere. The metal felt

continued, matching my pace exactly, I stopped abruptly and spun around, dagger

ready.

was no one

me stretched empty and silent. A chill ran down my spine that had nothing to do with

night air.

called, my voice steady despite my

Only silence answered me.

Within seconds,

My in

I broke into a run, not caring how it might look

behind me accelerated

apartment building came into view. I fumbled with my key card at the entrance, swiping it

I rushed inside, turning immediately to look through the

path outside remained empty. No shadowy figure, no obvious threat. Yet

the button repeatedly as if that would make it arrive faster. When the doors finally opened, I practically fell Inside, jabbing my floor

the wall, trying to calm my racing heart. Perhaps I

as it reached my floor. I

to my apartment door.

I inserted my key into

of my home.

prepared to slam the

out, palm slamming

fast, Mrs. Winters," a rough

but he was stronger. He

bulky frame blocking my

escape route

my bag and holding it

though his posture remained threatening "I think

have to say first."

- Roland Warner, the gambling addict whose

do you want? I demanded, keeping

on me. I have information about

to hear"

heart stuttered in

donor," he said, his voice dropping lower "The truth about who caused

on the dagger faltered.

smile. "One hundred thousand dollars.

I said immediately, not even hesitating.

shook his head. "Money first, information

do I know you're telling the

records showing my wife was a perfect match for Lily. Yet somehow the kidney went to Emma

whispered. "She did this." "Smart woman," Roland nodded. "I need the money by Friday. Cash or bank transfer, I don't

Two days, Mrs. Winters. Don't disappoint

that, he turned and left, closing

the card in my

- where would I get that

in a blur of desperate phone calls and