Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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With utmost care, I lifted her into my arms. She weighed almost nothing, her body limp against my chest. "Get us to Silvercrest Medical Center," I ordered my assistant as I carried Olivia to the waiting vehicle. "And call ahead. I want their best healers ready when we arrive."

As we sped toward the medical center, I held Olivia securely, one hand checking her pulse. It was weak but steady.

"Hold on, Olivia," I murmured, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "You're safe now."

I had never felt such a fierce desire to protect someone before. This woman, the mate of my business rival, had somehow broken through my carefully constructed walls.

And I would make whoever hurt her pay dearly.

(Olivia's POV)

I woke to the steady beep of a heart monitor and the antiseptic smell of the Silvercrest Medical Center. Every inch of my body ached, but the pain in my heart overshadowed all physical discomfort.

Lily's pendant was gone.

A warm hand covered mine, and I turned my head to see Lucas Blackwood sitting beside my bed. His usually impassive gray eyes held a warmth I hadn't seen before.

"You're awake," he said softly, relief evident in his voice.

I tried to speak, but my throat was dry. Lucas reached for a glass of water on the bedside table and helped me take a small sip.

"Thank you," I whispered, my voice barely audible.

expression was gentle as he set the glass down. "I'm sorry I didn't get to

wincing at the pain the movement caused. "You saved my life," I managed.

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tracing small circles on my skin. The gesture was comforting, grounding me in the present when all I wanted was to slip back into unconsciousness

have three broken ribs, a fractured wrist, and numerous contusions," Lucas informed

I could answer, the door to my hospital room burst open. Ethan stood in the doorway, his amber eyes blazing with fury as

striding into the room and grabbing Lucas's

towering over Ethan. His gray eyes were cold as ice. "Where were you when she needed

face contorted with rage. "That's none of

found her beaten half to death in the wilderness where you abandoned her," Lucas replied,

Ethan recovered quickly, his amber

I forced myself out of the hospital bed, stumbling between the two

of Lucas, shielding him with

fist raised mid-air. His amber eyes widened as they took in my appearance-the bandages, the bruises, the way I swayed on

his anger giving way to

flinched away as he reached for me, hatred and betrayal burning in my emerald eyes. "Don't touch me," I hissed. "Don't you dare touch

to

I interrupted, my voice stronger than my weakened body suggested. "I don't want you here." Lucas stepped forward, supporting me as my legs threatened to give way. "You heard her, Stone. Leave." Ethan's gaze darted between us, a mixture of

her," Lucas replied coldly. "Now

refuse. Then, with a final glare at Lucas,

behind him, my strength finally gave out. Lucas caught me