Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

The Alpha King is unavailable 29

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.

OQ

Cleats 24 Blood Trails

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

suit jacket and draped it

said, guiding me with gentle but

the curb.

of the car enveloped me in blessed warmth. Lucas slid in beside me and

turn up the heat.

from

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

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

patiently as I gathered my thoughts. The

thousand dollars, I blurted out, then winced at my directness.

wasn't absolutely necessary."

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

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

prevented her from receiving a kidney

darkened.

wondering how he had

pulled out his phone and tapped the screen several times.

number?"

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

lips. "Consider

over me as I recited my account

notification.

with emotion.

waved away my gratitude. "Now,

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

the money" I told him

alley behind Moonstone Dining Hall in thirty minutes," Roland replied,

voice tense. "Come alone."

and looked at Lucas. "I need

drive you," he said, his tone brooking

car near the designated

though less heavily now.

be here by now"

phone rang from somewhere nearby.

alley to our right.

I exchanged concerned glances. When the

settled over

here," Lucas instructed, reaching

door

poorly lit, shadows stretching across the wet pavement. We

faint glow of a phone

blood to

a pool of blood spreading beneath him. His phone lay beside his outstretched hand, the

recent call.

God," I gasped, rushing to kneel beside

my approach, Blood bubbled from his

tried to speak.

this to you?" I asked, pressing my

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

been following at a discreet

me lift him," Lucas commanded, and together they

wound

phone, frantically accessing my banking

me who was responsible for

effort.

with each labored breath.

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

He t