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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."

my soaked appearance and

word, he removed his suit jacket and

waiting." he said, guiding me with gentle but firm pressure toward a sleek black vehicle idling

the curb.

the car enveloped me in blessed warmth. Lucas slid

turn up the heat.

from

could barely unscrew the cap. The hot

restoring feeling to my extremities. "Thank you," I whispered, clutching the thermos like a

as I gathered my thoughts. The

out,

wasn't absolutely necessary."

shocked by my request.

much to reveal. "Information about my

from

darkened.

a question. I nodded slowly, wondering how he had made

and tapped the screen

number?"

stared at him, momentarily speechless. "You're... you're going to

his lips. "Consider it an investment in

account details. Within moments, my phone pinged with

notification.

my voice thick with emotion. "I'll pay you back, I

away my gratitude. "Now, tell me

explained about Roland Warner and his claim regarding Lily's redirected kidney do. As I spoke, I

I told him when he answered.

behind Moonstone Dining Hall in thirty minutes," Roland

voice tense. "Come alone."

and looked

you," he said, his tone brooking no

Lucas's car near the designated meeting spot.

though less heavily now.

should be here by now" I said,

phone rang from somewhere nearby.

alley to our right.

concerned glances.

foreboding settled

reaching for the

my door open. Tm coming

poorly lit, shadows stretching across the wet pavement.

the faint glow of a

blood to ice. Roland Warner lay sprawled

blood spreading beneath him. His phone lay beside

recent call.

gasped, rushing to

fluttered open at my approach, Blood bubbled

tried to speak.

this to you?" I asked, pressing my hands against the wound in his

an ambulance. Behind him, a man appeared -

have been following at

me lift him," Lucas commanded, and together they raised

wound

my phone, frantically accessing my banking app.

money now, Roland. Please, tell me who was responsible for redirecting

me with effort. "V-Victoria..." he began, blood spilling

with each labored breath.

for confirmation. “She arranged for the kidney

He t