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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 voice barely

I'm here..." I whispered, using the nickname I

response cut through me like a silver blade. "Go

she rejected

fever reducer and continued to cool her forehead

Only then did I return to my task, determined to finish before

deepened as I worked, my powerful hands surprisingly gentle as they

Each fragment told a story of my daughter's love-a love I'd

acknowledged.

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

"IDAD!"

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surge of joy filled

Ports

letters with my fingertip, my throat tight with emotion. "I'm sorry, Lily," I whispered

in the future."

(Olivia's POV)

returned slowly, my mind emerging from the deepest sleep I'd had in months. My body felt heavy, rested in a way I'd forgotten was

the clock on the

sharpened, I felt something warm against my hand. Turning

chair beside the bed, his large

hand coldly, severing the brief connection.

to meet

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

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