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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.

for her discretion.

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Chapter 20 Besperate Me

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

the poorly lit path between buildings made me uneasy. I had barely taken twenty steps when I heard

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

mind

dagger I now carried everywhere. The metal felt reassuringly

exactly, I

ready.

no

empty and silent. A chill ran down my spine that had

night air.

despite

Only silence answered me.

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

My in

danger. I broke into a run, not caring how it might

behind me

my apartment building came into view. I fumbled with my key card at

with a click. I rushed inside, turning immediately

remained empty. No shadowy figure, no obvious threat. Yet my senses

make it arrive faster. When the doors finally opened, I practically fell

I leaned against the wall, trying to calm my

dinged as it reached my floor. I stepped

to my apartment door.

I inserted my key into the lock. The door

of my home.

inside quickly, prepared to slam the door shut behind me.

out, palm slamming

Mrs. Winters," a rough voice

the door closed, but he was stronger. He pushed his

bulky frame blocking my

escape route

pulling the dagger from my bag and holding it before me "Leave now or call

hands slightly, though his posture remained threatening

have to say first."

him - Roland Warner, the gambling addict whose wife had been a potential kidney

you want? I demanded, keeping the dagger pointed at

on me. I have information about your daughter's

to hear"

stuttered in my chest.

deliberately redirected your daughter's kidney donor," he said,

on the dagger faltered. "Tell me,"

into an unpleasant smile. "One hundred thousand dollars. That's my

immediately, not even hesitating.

his head. "Money first,

I know you're

"Medical records showing my wife was a perfect match for Lily. Yet somehow the kidney

whispered. "She did this." "Smart woman," Roland nodded. "I

days,

turned and left, closing

floor, clutching the card in my trembling

dollars - where would I get that

a blur of desperate phone