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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

suit jacket and draped it over my

is waiting." he said, guiding me with gentle but firm

the curb.

in blessed warmth. Lucas slid in beside me and instructed his

turn up the heat.

he said, offering me a thermos from a compartment in

I could barely unscrew the cap. The

to my extremities. "Thank you," I whispered, clutching

I gathered my thoughts. The kindness in his eyes

thousand dollars, I blurted out,

wasn't absolutely necessary."

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

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

deliberately prevented her from receiving a

darkened.

I nodded slowly, wondering how he had made

word, Lucas pulled out his phone and tapped the

number?"

momentarily speechless. "You're... you're going

small smile touched his lips. "Consider it an investment

as I recited my account details. Within moments, my phone

notification.

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

waved away my gratitude. "Now,

Lily's redirected kidney do. As I spoke,

have the money" I told him when he answered. "Where can

Dining Hall in

voice tense. "Come alone."

looked at Lucas. "I

you," he said, his tone

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

though less heavily now.

be here by now" I said, checking the time

rang from somewhere nearby.

alley to our right.

I exchanged concerned glances.

foreboding settled

Lucas instructed, reaching for

him, pushing my door

alley was poorly lit, shadows stretching across the

glow

sight that greeted us turned my blood to ice. Roland Warner lay sprawled

a pool of blood spreading beneath him. His phone

recent call.

gasped, rushing to kneel beside

approach, Blood

tried to speak.

I asked, pressing my hands against

phone, calling for an ambulance. Behind him, a man appeared - Lucas's

must have been following at a discreet

they raised Roland slightly to apply

wound

frantically accessing my banking

Please, tell me who

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

with each labored breath.

desperate for confirmation. “She arranged for

He t