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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

me with gentle but firm pressure

the curb.

interior of the car enveloped me in blessed warmth.

turn up the heat.

from a compartment in

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

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

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

borrow eighty thousand dollars, I blurted out, then

wasn't absolutely necessary."

my surprise, he didn't seem shocked by my request. "May

much to reveal. "Information

prevented her from

expression darkened.

slowly, wondering how

phone and

number?"

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

lips. "Consider it

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

notification.

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

my gratitude. "Now, tell me about this

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

the money" I told him when he

behind Moonstone Dining Hall

voice tense. "Come alone."

and looked at

you," he said, his

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

though less heavily now.

by now" I said, checking the time

from somewhere nearby.

alley to our right.

concerned glances. When the ringing

foreboding settled over

instructed, reaching for the

my door open. Tm coming with

across the wet pavement. We moved cautiously

the faint glow of a phone

my blood to ice. Roland Warner lay

beneath him. His phone

recent call.

I gasped, rushing

approach, Blood bubbled from his

tried to speak.

did this to you?" I asked, pressing

for an ambulance.

must have been following

Lucas commanded, and together they

wound

with my phone, frantically accessing my banking

who was

bloodshot eyes focused on me with effort. "V-Victoria..."

with each labored breath.

for confirmation. “She arranged for the kidney to go to Emma

He t