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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.

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Chapter 20 Besperate Me

completely. I paid my bill and stepped

lit path between buildings made

Darius Reed's attack in

mind

closing around the small dagger I now carried everywhere.

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

ready.

no one

me stretched empty and silent. A chill ran down my

night air.

I called, my voice steady despite my racing pulse. Is anyone

Only silence answered me.

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

My in

a run, not caring how it

footsteps behind

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

a click. I rushed inside, turning immediately to look through

no obvious threat. Yet my senses told me someone

that would make it arrive faster. When the doors finally opened, I

trying to calm my racing heart. Perhaps I was being paranoid after everything that had

reached my floor. I stepped out cautiously, scanning the hallway

to my apartment door.

my key into the lock. The

of my home.

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

hand hot out, palm

Mrs. Winters,"

closed, but he was stronger. He

bulky frame blocking my

escape route

out! I shouted, pulling the dagger from my bag

slightly, though his posture remained threatening "I think

have to say first."

recognized him - Roland Warner, the gambling addict whose wife

I demanded,

fixed on me. I have information

to hear"

heart stuttered in my chest.

redirected your daughter's kidney donor," he said, his voice

the dagger faltered.

smile. "One hundred

said immediately, not even

head. "Money first, information

you're telling the truth?"

folded document. "Medical records showing my wife was

and rage. "Victoria," I whispered. "She did this." "Smart woman," Roland nodded. "I need the money by Friday. Cash

days, Mrs. Winters. Don't disappoint

and left, closing the door

floor, clutching the card in my

I get that kind

in a blur of desperate