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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.

glass down.

shook my head slightly, wincing at the pain the movement caused. "You saved my

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hand remained on mine, his thumb tracing small circles on my skin. The gesture was comforting, grounding me in the present when all I wanted was

doctors say you have three broken ribs, a fractured wrist, and numerous contusions," Lucas informed me, his voice tight with controlled

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 wrist. "Get your

height, towering over Ethan. His gray eyes were cold as ice. "Where were you when

with rage. "That's none

death in the wilderness where you abandoned

sending him staggering backward. Ethan recovered quickly, his amber eyes glowing

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

cried, placing myself in front of

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

to his side.

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

abandoned her," Lucas

moment, I thought Ethan would refuse. Then, with a final glare at

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

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