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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

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Chapter 20 Besperate Me

the time I finished eating, darkness had fallen completely. I paid my

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

Darius Reed's attack in Shadow

mind

my bag, fingers closing around the small dagger I now carried

pace exactly, I stopped abruptly and spun around,

ready.

was no one

empty and silent. A chill ran down

night air.

voice steady despite my racing pulse. Is anyone

Only silence answered me.

quickly now. Within seconds, the footsteps resumed - slightly faster, matching my

My in

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

footsteps behind me

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

a click. I rushed inside, turning

figure, no obvious threat. Yet my senses

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

wall, trying to calm my racing heart. Perhaps I was being

as it reached my floor. I stepped out cautiously, scanning the

to my apartment door.

I inserted my key into the

of my home.

to slam the door shut

hand hot out, palm slamming

Winters," a rough voice

he was stronger. He

bulky frame blocking my

escape route

my bag

hands slightly, though his posture remained threatening

have to say first."

Warner, the gambling addict whose wife had been a potential kidney donor

I demanded, keeping

me. I have information about

to hear"

stuttered in my chest. "What

truth about who deliberately redirected your daughter's kidney donor," he said, his voice dropping lower "The

dagger faltered. "Tell

unpleasant smile. "One hundred

I said immediately, not even

shook his head. "Money

do I know you're telling the truth?"

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

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

details. Two days,

that, he turned and left, closing the

clutching the

get

passed in a blur of desperate