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Chapter 328

(Olivia's POV)

I raced through the sterile corridors of the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den, my heart hammering against my ribs. The antiseptic smell burned my nostrils, bringing back painful memories of Lily's final days. My wolf paced anxiously beneath my skin, sensing danger to someone I loved.

James. My oldest friend. The only one who had stood by me through everything.

I rounded the corner and spotted Mason Price leaning against the wall. His usually confident posture was slumped, a cigarette. box clutched in his hand. His wolf's distress pheromones hit me before I even reached him.

"Is James okay?" My voice cracked with fear. "Please tell me he's alright."

Mason's shoulders sagged as he met my gaze. "He's not in mortal danger, but his wrist... it's badly injured. The healer says that hand is ruined."

The words hit me like a physical blow. I staggered backward, my legs nearly giving out beneath me.

"No," I whispered, tears streaming down my face. "Not his hand. Not his racing hand."

I knew what this meant. James had trained for years for the motorcycle

championship. It was his chance to prove himself as more than just a rogue wolf. His dream-shattered in an instant.

Mason reached out to steady me. "I

"I'm sorry, Olivia. I wish I had better news."

was the

2 one

myself. James needed me to be strong

his healing chamber. Through the glass panel in the door, I could see his back turned to me. His broad shoulders,

I noticed his shoulders shaking slightly. He

grieve alone.

a fresh healing crystal

accidentally moved his injured hand. A

rushed to his

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drying the last of his tears before turning to me with

injured," he said lightly, but I could see the

a great attitude,

flirtatiously. "Well, I can't disappoint my beautiful

we were alone. James maintained his casual

someone died?"

my life.

me more pain, knowing how much I'd already

lump in my throat. "Of course, you're the strongest!

sounded hollow even to my own ears, but I had to try-for

later with two officers from the Shadow Creek Police Precinct. I recognized Officer Daniel Brooks and

it, we

Brooks began, "if

to take your

"I'm fine. What

Brooks pulled out a small notepad. "We've reviewed security footage from a camera across the street. The driver, Trevor Miles, wasn't drunk when he hit you. He started drinking only after spotting you, and the collision appears

ran cold. This wasn't

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