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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."

gaze took in my

removed his suit jacket and draped it

car is waiting." he said, guiding me with gentle but firm pressure toward a

the curb.

interior of the car enveloped me in blessed warmth. Lucas slid in

turn up the heat.

thermos from a

I could barely unscrew the cap. The hot

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

patiently as I gathered my thoughts. The kindness in his

blurted out, then winced at my directness.

wasn't absolutely necessary."

shocked by my request. "May I

hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "Information

her from

darkened.

I nodded slowly, wondering how he had made

his phone and tapped the screen several

number?"

"You're... you're going to lend me

smile touched his lips. "Consider it an investment

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

notification.

voice thick with emotion. "I'll pay

waved away my gratitude. "Now, tell

Roland Warner and his claim regarding Lily's redirected kidney

him when he answered. "Where

Hall in thirty minutes,"

voice tense. "Come alone."

call and looked at Lucas. "I need to

you," he said, his tone brooking no

sat in Lucas's car near the designated meeting

though less heavily now.

be here by now"

on cue, a phone rang from somewhere nearby. The sound echoed in the

alley to our right.

glances. When the ringing stopped, a

foreboding settled

Lucas instructed, reaching for

ignored him, pushing my door open. Tm coming

shadows stretching across

faint glow

turned my blood

blood spreading beneath him. His phone lay beside

recent call.

I gasped,

approach, Blood bubbled from his lips

tried to speak.

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

for an ambulance. Behind him, a man

must have been following at a

they raised Roland slightly to apply pressure

wound

fumbled with my phone, frantically accessing

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

focused on me with effort.

with each labored breath.

“She arranged for the kidney to go to

He t