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My eyes darted to Olivia's sleeping form on the bed. The sedative Dr. Bennett had

administered ensured she wouldn't wake until morning, giving me time to repair what I had so

carelessly destroyed.

A soft whimper escaped her lips, drawing me to her side. Her forehead felt hot

against my

palm. Fever.

"Maxwell," I called softly to my beta waiting in the hallway. "Bring me the moonberry fever reducer from my cabinet."

While waiting, I dampened a cloth with cool water and gently pressed it to Olivia's forehead.

Her chestnut hair splayed across the pillow, reminding me of how beautiful she'd always been.

Maxwell returned with the medicine and a small jar. "Dr. Bennett's rare healing salve as well,

Alpha."

I nodded my thanks and dismissed him. The salve had a distinctive herbal scent, specially

crafted for the Stone family. I carefully applied it to the cuts on Olivia's hands- injuries I hadn't.

even noticed until now.

she murmured, her

here..." I whispered, using the nickname I hadn't spoken

response cut through me like

sleep, she rejected me. I deserved nothing

the fever reducer and continued

my task, determined to

powerful hands

pieces. Each fragment told a story

acknowledged.

approached, I placed the final piece. The mug would never be perfect again; hairline cracks ran through it like scars. But it was whole, the childish inscription once again

"IDAD!"

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filled me at

Ports

"I'm sorry, Lily," I whispered to the empty room. "I'm so sorry I

in the future."

(Olivia's POV)

in months. My

clock

something warm against my hand. Turning my head, I

in a chair beside the bed, his

severing the brief connection. The movement woke him, his

opening to meet

awake," he said, relief evident in his voice. "How do

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