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Chapter 29: Blood Trails

Chapter 29: Blood Trails

(Olivia's POV)

Victoria's triumphant smirk burned into me as she glided past on Ethan's arm. Their perfect silhouettes disappeared through the grand entrance of the Howling Moon Grand Hotel, leaving me standing alone in the downpour.

Rain cascaded down my face, mingling with tears I refused to acknowledge. My Vintage Moonlight Gown, once a source of pride, now clung to my skin like a cold, heavy shroud.

I remained rooted to the spot, water pooling around my feet. The security guards exchanged uncomfortable glances but maintained their positions

"Ma'am, you should find shelter," one of them suggested, his voice barely audible over the drumming rain.

I shook my head. Tm waiting for Alpha Blackwood."

Minutes stretched into what felt like hours. My teeth began to chatter as the cold seeped through my soaked gown into my bones. Still, I stood my ground.

"Mrs. Winters."

I turned to find Maxwell Chen approaching, his expression professionally neutral as he extended an umbrella over my head. The sudden reprieve from the rain felt like a small mercy.

"Alpha Stone has instructed me to offer you transportation back to Maple Grove," he said formally.

I lifted my chin, summoning what dignity I could muster while dripping wet. "That won't be necessary. I'm waiting for someone."

Maxwell's eyebrow twitched slightly. The Alpha insists."

"And I refuse," I replied, my voice surprisingly steady. "Please thank your Alpha for his belated concern."

Maxwell hesitated, clearly torn between his orders and my stubborn refusal. With a sigh, he pulled out his

phone and stepped away.

I could hear his murmured conversation despite the rain. "Sir, she's refusing to leave... Yes, I explained... She

says she's waiting for someone... Understood."

He returned, his expression unchanged. "Alpha Stone says you're free to catch pneumonia if that's your preference."

With that, he retracted the umbrella and walked away, leaving me once again exposed to the elements. The

cold intensified, seeping deeper into my body until my limbs felt numb and heavy.

Still, I waited.

The grand hotel doors opened and closed as guests arrived and departed. Each time, I straightened, hoping to see Lucas Blackwood's imposing figure.

My patience was finally rewarded when a tall man in an impeccable gray suit emerged from the hotel. Even from a distance, Lucas Blackwood's commanding presence was unmistakable.

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I rushed forward, calling his name. My numbed legs betrayed me, and I stumbled on the slick pavement.

Strong hands caught me before I could fall. The sudden contact sent a jolt through my system - his warmth radiating against my chilled skin.

"Mrs. W

Winters," Lucas said, his voice deep and concerned. “You're freezing."

I pulled away quickly, embarrassed by our proximity. "I apologize for the intrusion, Alpha Blackwood. I needed

to speak with you urgently."

took in my

suit jacket and draped it

said, guiding me with gentle but firm

the curb.

interior of the car enveloped me in blessed warmth. Lucas slid in beside me and instructed

turn up the heat.

a thermos from a compartment in the door. "It's

my hands shaking so badly I could barely unscrew the cap. The hot liquid

way, gradually restoring feeling to my extremities. "Thank you," I whispered, clutching the thermos

my thoughts. The kindness

dollars, I blurted out, then winced at my directness. "I

wasn't absolutely necessary."

by my request. "May

unsure how much to reveal. "Information about my daughter's death. Information that could

her from receiving a

darkened.

slowly, wondering how he had made the connection so

out his phone and tapped the screen several times.

number?"

at him, momentarily speechless. "You're... you're going to lend me the money? Just like

lips. "Consider

as I recited my account

notification.

thick with emotion. "I'll pay you

away my gratitude. "Now, tell me

Lily's redirected kidney do. As I spoke, I dialed Roland's

I told him when he answered.

Hall in thirty minutes," Roland

voice tense. "Come alone."

and looked at

you," he said,

in Lucas's car near the designated meeting spot. Rain continued to

though less heavily now.

be here by now" I said, checking

nearby. The sound

alley to our right.

concerned glances. When

foreboding settled

instructed, reaching for the

my door

was poorly lit, shadows stretching across the wet pavement. We

faint glow

us turned my blood to ice. Roland Warner

pool of blood spreading beneath him. His phone lay beside his outstretched hand, the screen

recent call.

my God," I gasped, rushing to kneel beside

fluttered open at my approach, Blood bubbled

tried to speak.

I asked, pressing

already on his phone, calling for an ambulance. Behind him, a man

been following at

together they raised Roland

wound

with my phone, frantically accessing my banking app. Tm

me who was responsible for

effort. "V-Victoria..." he began, blood spilling from

with each labored breath.

desperate for confirmation. “She arranged for

He t