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.

was gentle as he set the glass down. "I'm sorry I

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grounding me in the present when all I wanted was to slip back into unconsciousness and

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

open. Ethan stood in the doorway, his amber eyes blazing with

grabbing Lucas's

to his full height, towering over Ethan. His gray eyes were cold as

face contorted with rage. "That's none of

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

him staggering backward. Ethan recovered quickly,

let this happen. Despite the pain shooting through my body, I forced myself out of the hospital bed,

myself in front of

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

he whispered, his anger giving way to shock.

hatred and betrayal burning in my emerald eyes.

to his

to give way. "You heard her, Stone. Leave." Ethan's gaze darted between us, a mixture of confusion and jealousy crossing his

right when you abandoned her," Lucas replied coldly. "Now leave before

with a final glare at Lucas, he turned and

my strength finally gave out. Lucas caught me before I hit the floor, gently lifting me