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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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unable to form words through the knot of fear in her throat. Ethan Stone stood a few feet away, his powerful frame casting

Alpha presence steady and determined to support

quietly, gesturing to the chairs lining the

agitated to remain still, sensing the danger

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

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frame. She couldn't lose

her that could never be

grief at the possibility, the sound reverberating through Olivia's

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shoulders trembled with barely contained emotion. Her wolf's distress was palpable even

another message to James Knight. Olivia needed

reject his comfort but unable to leave her alone in her suffering. His

he said softly, "James is

heard him, but her scent shifted slightly-a hint

and James Knight strode

waiting area and pulled her into

against

dam broke. Olivia collapsed against her

sobs as

she'd been

her

at her suffering. "Your mother is strong, just like

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

with agonizing slowness. The surgery stretched beyond five hours, then eight, then ten. Night fell over the territory, casting

began to overtake her. She hadn't slept since receiving the call about

emitted delicious aromas. "You need to eat," he said,

from Amber Crest Restaurant.

fixed on

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

you when

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she wakes up," Olivia whispered, her voice

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