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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.

set the glass

head slightly, wincing at the pain the

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grounding me in the present

a fractured wrist, and numerous contusions," Lucas informed me, his

the doorway, his amber eyes

and grabbing

His gray eyes were cold as ice.

contorted with rage.

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

with Ethan's jaw, sending him staggering backward. Ethan recovered quickly, his amber eyes

I forced myself out of the

placing myself in front of Lucas, shielding him with my battered

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

his anger giving way to shock. "What

me, hatred and betrayal burning in my emerald eyes. "Don't touch me," I hissed. "Don't

to his

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,

you abandoned her," Lucas replied coldly. "Now leave before I call

final glare at Lucas, he turned and stormed out of

me before I hit the floor,

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