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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registered the caregiver's words. Her emerald eyes remained fixed on the Silvercrest Surgical Chamber door, her wolf pacing anxiously inside her

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fidgeting with her uniform. Olivia 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

her side, his Alpha presence steady and determined to

he said quietly, gesturing to the chairs lining the

ignored him, continuing her restless pacing. Her wolf was too agitated to remain still, sensing the danger to

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

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

her that could never

wolf howled silently with grief at the possibility, the sound reverberating through Olivia's soul

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trembled with barely contained emotion. Her wolf's

pulled out his phone, typing another message to James Knight. Olivia needed someone she trusted,

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

said softly, "James is

him, but her scent

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

crossed the waiting area and pulled her into

he murmured against her hair. "I'm

dam broke. Olivia collapsed against

silent sobs as

been holding

she whispered, her

own eyes reflecting pain at her suffering. "Your mother is strong,

watched their interaction, his jaw tight with an emotion he refused to name. His wolf growled possessively beneath his skin, but he pushed

ten. Night fell

overtake her. She hadn't slept since receiving the call about her mother's "accident," and her body was reaching

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

from Amber Crest Restaurant.

on the

Alpha's concern. “Liv,” he said gently, "you need

you when she

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Olivia whispered, her