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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words. Her emerald eyes remained fixed on the Silvercrest Surgical Chamber door, her wolf pacing anxiously inside her as she prayed for her

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shook her head, unable to form words through the knot of fear in her throat. Ethan Stone stood a few feet away, his powerful frame casting a long shadow across the sterile floor.

by her side, his Alpha presence steady and determined to support her

should sit," he said quietly, gesturing

was too agitated to remain still, sensing the

echoed in her mind: "Only a 10% chance of survival.” The same grim prognosis they'd given Lily

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sent a shudder through Olivia's slender frame. She couldn't lose her

her that could never

possibility, the sound reverberating through Olivia's

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eyes reflecting concern as her shoulders trembled with barely contained

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

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

"James is

heard him, but her scent shifted

James Knight strode out, his

waiting area and

here, Liv," he murmured against her hair. "I'm

dam broke. Olivia collapsed against her childhood friend,

silent sobs as she finally

been holding

she whispered, her emerald eyes

held her tighter, his own eyes reflecting pain at her suffering. "Your mother is strong, just like

name. His wolf growled possessively beneath his skin, but he pushed the feeling aside. Olivia's wellbeing mattered more

with agonizing slowness. The surgery stretched beyond five hours, then eight, then ten. Night fell over the territory, casting long shadows through the windows of the medical

overtake her. She hadn't slept

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

from Amber Crest Restaurant.

fixed on the surgical chamber door. "I'm not

exchanged a glance with Ethan, understanding the Alpha's concern. “Liv,” he said

need you

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Olivia whispered,