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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

the wall, trying to compose myself. James needed me to be strong

could

I noticed his shoulders shaking slightly. He was crying-silently, privately. The sight

my face as I watched my friend grieve alone. We were

Daniels, one of the medical den nurses, approached with a fresh healing crystal infusion,

so, he accidentally moved his injured hand.

I pushed through the door and rushed to his side, gently but firmly pressing

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move," 1 commanded softly, my wolf rising

in the pillow, drying the last of his tears before turning to me with

he said lightly, but I could see the pain behind

a great attitude, Mr. Knight. That

"Well, I can't disappoint my beautiful

left, we were alone. James maintained

look like someone died?" he asked, his voice deliberately light.

hand-it won't affect my life. Don't act like the moon

me more pain, knowing how

to play along, swallowing the lump in my throat. "Of course, you're the strongest! Nothing

my voice sounded hollow even to my own

Shadow Creek Police Precinct. I recognized Officer Daniel

it,

Knight," Officer Brooks began, "if you're feeling up to

take your

nodded, his face suddenly serious. "I'm fine.

the street. The driver, Trevor Miles, wasn't drunk when he hit you. He started drinking

blood ran cold. This

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