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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.

nodded, grateful for her

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Chapter 20 Besperate Me

I finished eating, darkness had fallen completely. I paid my bill and stepped outside, pulling my jacket tighter against the cool

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

accelerated instantly. The memory of Darius Reed's attack in Shadow Alley flashed

mind

closing around the small dagger I now carried everywhere. The metal felt reassuringly solid

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

ready.

was no

ran down my

night air.

my voice steady despite my racing

Only silence answered me.

continued walking, more quickly now. Within seconds, the footsteps resumed - slightly faster, matching

My in

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

footsteps behind

fumbled with my key card at the entrance, swiping it frantically

I rushed inside, turning immediately to look through

shadowy figure, no obvious threat. Yet my senses

the elevator, pressing the button repeatedly as if that would make it arrive faster. When the doors finally opened,

to calm my racing heart. Perhaps I

my floor. I stepped out cautiously, scanning the

to my apartment door.

as I inserted my key into the lock.

of my home.

slam the door shut behind me. Before

out, palm slamming against

Winters," a rough

to force the door closed, but he

bulky frame blocking my

escape route

I shouted, pulling the dagger from my bag and holding

though his posture remained

have to say first."

apartment lights, I recognized him - Roland Warner, the gambling addict whose wife had been a potential kidney

I demanded, keeping the dagger pointed

have information about your

to hear"

stuttered in

said, his voice dropping

grip on the dagger faltered. "Tell

an unpleasant smile. "One

said immediately, not even hesitating. "Just

his head.

do I know you're

pocket, producing a folded document. "Medical records showing my wife was a perfect match for Lily. Yet somehow the kidney went to Emma Frost

at the paper, my vision blurring with tears and rage. "Victoria," I whispered. "She did this." "Smart woman," Roland nodded. "I need the money by Friday. Cash or bank transfer, I don't care which." He

Two days,

he turned and left,

floor, clutching the card in my trembling hand. One

where would I get that kind of

next forty-eight hours passed in a