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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 soaked appearance and

removed his suit jacket and draped

said, guiding me with gentle but firm pressure toward a sleek black vehicle idling

the curb.

car enveloped me in blessed warmth. Lucas slid in beside me and instructed his driver

turn up the heat.

thermos from a compartment in

could barely unscrew the cap. The hot

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

waited patiently as I gathered my thoughts. The kindness in his

to borrow eighty thousand dollars, I blurted out,

wasn't absolutely necessary."

didn't seem shocked by my request.

much to reveal. "Information about

prevented her from receiving a

darkened.

wasn't a question. I nodded slowly, wondering how he had made the connection so

pulled out his phone and tapped the screen several

number?"

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

smile touched his lips. "Consider

over me as I recited my account details. Within moments, my

notification.

with emotion. "I'll pay you

"Now, tell me about this

kidney do. As I spoke, I dialed Roland's number to arrange an

I told him when he answered. "Where can we

Moonstone Dining Hall

voice tense. "Come alone."

call and looked at Lucas. "I

said, his tone brooking no

in Lucas's car near the designated

though less heavily now.

should be here by now"

somewhere nearby. The sound echoed in

alley to our right.

exchanged concerned glances. When the ringing stopped, a

foreboding settled over

here," Lucas instructed, reaching

him, pushing my door open. Tm coming

across the wet pavement.

faint glow of a

greeted us turned my blood

ground, a pool of blood spreading beneath him. His phone lay beside

recent call.

I gasped, rushing to kneel

my approach, Blood bubbled from his lips

tried to speak.

to you?" I asked, pressing

an ambulance. Behind

have been following at

commanded, and together they raised Roland slightly to apply pressure to

wound

frantically

Roland. Please, tell me who was responsible for redirecting Lily's kidney

bloodshot eyes focused on me with effort.

with each labored breath.

Frost?" I pressed, desperate for confirmation. “She arranged for the

He t