Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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Chapter 293

(Third person's POV)

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Two years ago, the day of Lily's surgery had been filled with hope. Olivia had sat in the same waiting area, clutching a small stuffed wolf that Lily loved, praying to the Moon Goddess for her daughter's survival. The donor had been confirmed-a perfect

match that would save her precious pup's life.

But then everything changed. The donor kidney had mysteriously been "redirected" to another patient. By the time they found

another compatible donor, it was too late. Lily's little body couldn't hold on any longer.

That memory was a thorn deeply embedded in Olivia Winters' heart. A touch brought excruciating pain to both her and her wolf,

who still whimpered beneath her skin at the memory of their lost pup.

Now, as Olivia paced outside the Silvercrest Surgical Chamber, that old wound throbbed anew. Her mother lay on an operating

table, fighting for her life after a "fall" that Olivia knew was no accident.

The antiseptic smell of the medical den burned her sensitive nose, bringing back flashes of Lily's final days. The beeping of monitors. The hushed voices of healers. The scent of death hovering just beyond the door.

Sarah Jenkins rushed through the corridor, her scrubs rustling as she approached. She arrived just as Victoria Frost was being

wheeled away in her Raven-Trimmed Wheelchair.

Before being pushed away, Victoria looked back once more. Her eyes met with those of Sarah, the nurse. The two looked away

immediately.

"Ms. Winters, I'm so sorry," Sarah said, her voice breathless from running. "I just got the call about your mother. I came

quickly as I could."

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barely registered the caregiver's words. Her emerald eyes remained fixed on the Silvercrest Surgical Chamber door, her wolf pacing anxiously inside her as she prayed for her mother's

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with her uniform. Olivia shook her head, unable to form words through the knot of

her side, his Alpha presence steady and determined

should sit," he said quietly, gesturing to the chairs lining the

wolf was too agitated to

a 10% chance of survival.” The same grim prognosis they'd given Lily before

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slender frame. She couldn't lose her mother

in her that could

grief at the possibility, the sound reverberating through Olivia's soul though no one

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amber eyes reflecting concern as her shoulders trembled with barely contained

Olivia needed someone she trusted, someone whose comfort she wouldn't reject out of

comfort but unable to leave her alone in her suffering. His wolf whined beneath his skin, desperate to comfort their mate

said softly, "James

her scent shifted slightly-a hint of relief beneath

minutes later, the elevator doors opened, and James Knight strode out, his hazel eyes

waiting area and

against her

dam broke. Olivia collapsed against her childhood friend, her

sobs as

been

lose her too, Jay,” she whispered, her

eyes reflecting pain at her

interaction, his jaw tight with an emotion he refused to name. His wolf growled possessively beneath his skin, but he pushed the feeling aside. Olivia's wellbeing mattered

hours, then eight, then ten. Night fell over the territory, casting

his shoulder as exhaustion began to overtake her. She hadn't slept since receiving the call about her mother's "accident," and her body was

a large bag that emitted delicious aromas. "You need to eat," he said, setting

from Amber Crest Restaurant.

still fixed on

Ethan, understanding the Alpha's concern. “Liv,” he said gently, "you need your strength.

you when she wakes

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up," Olivia whispered, her