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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.

Stone..." she murmured,

leaped. "Liv, I'm here..." I whispered,

response cut through me like a

she rejected me. I deserved nothing

reducer and continued to cool her forehead until her

then did I return to my task,

deepened as I worked, my powerful hands surprisingly gentle

Each fragment told a story

acknowledged.

mug would never be perfect again; hairline cracks ran through

"IDAD!"

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of joy filled me at this

Ports

emotion. "I'm sorry, Lily," I whispered

in the future."

(Olivia's POV)

my mind emerging from the deepest sleep I'd had in months. My body felt heavy,

to the clock on the

felt something warm against my

beside the bed, his large

withdrew my hand coldly, severing the brief connection. The movement woke him, his

to

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

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