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

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Olivia shook her head, unable to form words through the knot of fear in her throat. Ethan Stone stood a few feet

Alpha presence steady and determined

quietly, gesturing to

continuing her restless pacing. Her wolf was too agitated to remain still, sensing

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

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through Olivia's slender frame. She couldn't lose her mother as she had lost her

her that

grief at the possibility, the sound

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concern as her shoulders trembled with barely contained emotion. Her wolf's distress was palpable even to him despite

phone, typing another message to James Knight. Olivia needed someone she trusted, someone whose comfort

arms, knowing she would reject his comfort but unable to leave her alone in her suffering. His wolf whined beneath his skin, desperate to comfort their

said softly, "James is

heard him, but her scent shifted slightly-a hint of

minutes later, the elevator doors opened, and James Knight strode

the waiting area and pulled her into a tight

he murmured against her hair. "I'm right

collapsed against her childhood friend,

sobs as

been holding

too, Jay,” she whispered, her emerald eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Not after

her tighter, his own eyes reflecting pain at her

he refused to name. His wolf growled possessively beneath

beyond five hours, then eight, then ten. Night fell over the territory, casting long shadows through the

James, her head resting against his shoulder as exhaustion began to overtake her. She

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

from Amber Crest Restaurant.

on the surgical chamber door. "I'm

exchanged a glance with Ethan, understanding the Alpha's concern. “Liv,” he said gently, "you need your

need you when she

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wakes up," Olivia whispered, her voice