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Chapter 281

(Connor's POV)

I forced my

battered body through the sterile corridors of the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den, each step sending waves of pain through my broken ribs. The scent of antiseptic burned my sensitive wolf nose, but I pushed forward with single-minded

determination.

Reaching Victoria's ward in the Healing Den, I paused to catch my breath. My wolf whimpered beneath my skin, urging me

rest, to heal. I ignored its pleas.

With trembling hands, I pushed the door open and stepped inside. The sharp smell of silver residue from Victoria's self-inflicted

wound made my wolf recoil instinctively.

I locked the door behind me, leaning against it for support as my legs threatened to give way. Victoria lay in the hospital bed, her bandaged wrist prominently displayed on the white sheets,

"Where's Emma?" I demanded, my voice rough with worry. "Is she alright now? Is she feeling very uncomfortable?"

grown to care for despite everything. Emma might not be

if searching for hidden surveillance devices. Her wolf's scent carried notes of paranola

concern, I pushed myself away from the door and scanned the room with my enhanced werewolf senses. I listened for any

I assured her, my voice dropping to a whisper. "No

did Victoria relax slightly, though her wolf remained on edge. She adjusted her position in the bed, wincing

her voice low. "She's with Dorothy at

my wolf momentarily calming at the news. At least Emma was

me after you left," Victoria continued, unable to hide the bitterness

mixture of triumph and disappointment as she added, "He

lives."

face, noting the subtle signs of distress beneath her carefully composed expression. Something had happened. between her and Ethan-

Helt a measu e of

d for. Whatever

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the adults, at least the innocent pup wouldn't

flashing with dangerous intent. My wolf growled softly, protective instincts

physical pain.

audible. "If anything happens to

slightly, her wolf recognizing the genuine threat in my words. She knew I meant

(Olivia's POV)

my white-knuckled grip as I drove

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