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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."

in my soaked

jacket and draped

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

the curb.

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

turn up the heat.

thermos from a compartment in the

my hands shaking so badly I could

to my extremities. "Thank

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

need to borrow eighty thousand dollars, I blurted out, then winced at my

wasn't absolutely necessary."

seem shocked by my request. "May I ask what

hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "Information about my

her from

darkened. "Victoria

nodded slowly, wondering how

pulled out his phone and tapped

number?"

"You're... you're going to lend me the money?

touched his lips. "Consider it

recited my account details. Within

notification.

whispered, my voice thick with

gratitude. "Now, tell me about this

about Roland Warner and his claim regarding Lily's redirected kidney do. As I spoke, I dialed Roland's number to arrange

money" I told him when he

Moonstone Dining Hall in thirty minutes," Roland replied,

voice tense. "Come alone."

call and looked at Lucas. "I need to

he said, his tone

minutes later, we sat in Lucas's car near the

though less heavily now.

should be here by now"

nearby. The sound echoed in the empty street,

alley to our right.

I exchanged concerned glances. When the ringing stopped, a

settled

Lucas instructed, reaching

door open. Tm coming

poorly lit, shadows stretching across the wet pavement. We moved cautiously

glow of a

my blood to ice. Roland

phone lay beside his outstretched hand,

recent call.

my God," I gasped, rushing to

eyes fluttered open at my approach, Blood bubbled from his

tried to speak.

this to you?" I asked, pressing

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

must have been following

together they

wound

with my phone, frantically accessing my banking app. Tm

who was responsible

bloodshot eyes focused on me with effort. "V-Victoria..." he began, blood

with each labored breath.

pressed, desperate for confirmation. “She arranged for the kidney to

He t