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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."

penetrating gaze took in my soaked appearance and trembling form.

removed his suit jacket and draped

waiting." he said, guiding me with gentle but firm pressure toward a sleek black

the curb.

interior of the car enveloped me in blessed warmth.

turn up the heat.

me a thermos from a compartment

could barely unscrew the

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

gathered my thoughts. The kindness in his

blurted out, then winced at my directness.

wasn't absolutely necessary."

seem shocked by my request. "May I ask what it's

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

her from receiving a

expression darkened. "Victoria

question. I nodded slowly, wondering how he had made

and tapped the screen several times. "What's

number?"

"You're... you're going to lend me the money? Just like

touched his lips. "Consider it an investment in

recited my account details.

notification.

with

away my gratitude. "Now, tell

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

told him

behind Moonstone Dining Hall in thirty minutes,"

voice tense. "Come alone."

looked at Lucas. "I need to

he said, his tone brooking no

we sat in Lucas's car near

though less heavily now.

here by now"

somewhere nearby. The sound echoed in

alley to our right.

I exchanged concerned glances.

foreboding settled

Lucas instructed, reaching

ignored him, pushing my door open. Tm coming with

was poorly lit, shadows stretching across the wet pavement. We moved

faint glow

my blood to ice. Roland Warner

phone lay beside his outstretched hand, the screen still illuminated from

recent call.

I gasped, rushing

approach, Blood bubbled from his

tried to speak.

to you?" I asked, pressing

an ambulance. Behind him, a man appeared -

been following at a discreet

me lift him," Lucas commanded, and together they raised Roland slightly to apply pressure

wound

my phone, frantically accessing

tell me who was

eyes focused on me with effort. "V-Victoria..." he began,

with each labored breath.

Frost?" I pressed, desperate for confirmation. “She arranged for the kidney

He t