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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 appearance and trembling

removed his suit jacket and

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

the curb.

blessed warmth. Lucas

turn up the heat.

from

so badly I could

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

I gathered my thoughts. The kindness in his

I blurted out, then winced at my directness. "I wouldn't

wasn't absolutely necessary."

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

much to reveal. "Information

from

expression darkened.

question. I nodded slowly, wondering how he had made

Lucas pulled out his phone and tapped

number?"

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

his lips. "Consider it an investment

I recited my account details. Within moments,

notification.

my voice thick with emotion. "I'll

my gratitude. "Now, tell me about this

Warner and his claim regarding Lily's redirected kidney do.

I told him when he answered. "Where

alley behind Moonstone Dining Hall in thirty

voice tense. "Come alone."

and looked at Lucas.

you," he said,

in Lucas's car near

though less heavily now.

should be here by now" I said, checking

phone rang from somewhere nearby. The sound echoed in

alley to our right.

concerned glances.

settled

instructed, reaching for the

ignored him, pushing my door open.

poorly lit, shadows stretching across

glow

that greeted us turned my blood to ice. Roland Warner

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

recent call.

gasped, rushing

fluttered open at my approach,

tried to speak.

asked, pressing my hands against

already on his phone, calling for an

following at a

and together they raised Roland slightly to

wound

fumbled with my phone, frantically

Roland. Please, tell me who was responsible

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

with each labored breath.

confirmation. “She arranged for the kidney

He t