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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?"

for news about the young pup I'd grown to care for despite everything. Emma might not be my biological daughter, but

darting around the room as if searching for hidden surveillance devices.

from the door and scanned the room with my enhanced werewolf senses. I listened

one listening," I assured her, my voice

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

finally said, her voice low. "She's with

washed over me, my wolf momentarily calming at the news. At least Emma was safe, away from all this

to hide the bitterness in her

and disappointment as she added, "He said he would take care

lives."

of distress beneath her carefully composed expression. Something had happened.

a

d for. Whatever

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the adults, at least the innocent pup

dangerous intent. My wolf growled softly, protective

physical pain.

barely audible. "If anything

threat in my words. She

(Olivia's POV)

wheel felt cold beneath my white-knuckled grip as I

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