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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

his suit jacket and draped it over my

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

turn up the heat.

offering me a thermos from a compartment in

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

restoring feeling to my extremities. "Thank you," I

patiently as I gathered my thoughts.

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

wasn't absolutely necessary."

by my request. "May I ask

to reveal. "Information about my daughter's death. Information

her from receiving a

darkened.

I nodded slowly, wondering how he had made the connection

out his phone and tapped the screen

number?"

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

his lips. "Consider

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

notification.

voice thick with emotion. "I'll pay you

waved away my gratitude. "Now, tell me about this

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

him when he answered. "Where can we

Dining Hall in

voice tense. "Come alone."

looked at Lucas. "I need to

you," he said, his tone

minutes later, we sat in Lucas's car near the designated meeting spot.

though less heavily now.

be here by now" I said, checking the

a phone rang from somewhere nearby. The sound echoed in the empty street, coming

alley to our right.

concerned glances. When

foreboding settled

instructed, reaching for the

door

shadows stretching across

glow of a

blood to ice. Roland Warner lay

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

recent call.

God," I gasped,

eyes fluttered open at my approach, Blood bubbled

tried to speak.

I asked, pressing my

his phone, calling for an

following

together they

wound

with my phone, frantically accessing my banking

who was responsible for redirecting Lily's kidney

with effort. "V-Victoria..."

with each labored breath.

“She arranged for the kidney to go to

He t