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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.

murmured, her voice

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

me like a silver blade. "Go

fevered sleep, she

the fever reducer and continued to cool her forehead until her

my

worked, my powerful hands surprisingly gentle as they held

Each fragment told a story of my daughter's

acknowledged.

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

"IDAD!"

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of joy filled me at this

Ports

with my fingertip, my throat tight with emotion. "I'm sorry, Lily," I whispered to the empty room. "I'm so

in the future."

(Olivia's POV)

had in months. My body felt heavy, rested in a way I'd

clock on the

felt something warm against my hand. Turning my

beside the bed, his large hand

severing the brief connection. The movement

opening to

evident in

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