Chapter 114: Olivia Visits the Medical Den
Chapter 114: Olivia Visits the Medical Den
(Olivia’s POV)”
The antiseptic smell of the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den assaulted my senses as I walked through the sliding doors. My thermal food container felt heavy in my hands, the warmth of the healing venison stew seeping through to my palms.
I hadn’t slept well last night. The knowledge that Lucas Blackwood was hospitalized because of me weighed heavily on my conscience. Thomas Griffin’s call had come just after midnight, his voice carefully neutral as he informed me that Lucas had developed a high fever after pulling me from Silvermoon River.
“Mrs. Winters,” Maxwell Chen’s voice broke through my thoughts.
I looked up to see Ethan’s special assistant approaching me, relief evident on his face. His usually impeccable appearance was slightly disheveled, suggesting he’d been at the medical
den for some time.
“You came,” he said, his eyes darting to the thermal container in my hands. “Alpha Stone will
be pleased. May I take that for you?”
I instinctively pulled the container closer to my chest, my emerald eyes hardening. “This isn’t
for him.”
Maxwell’s expression faltered. “But… you’re here to see Alpha Stone, aren’t you? He’s been
asking for you.”
“No,” I replied coldly. “I’m here to see Lucas Blackwood.”
The confusion on Maxwell’s face would have been comical under different circumstances.
“Alpha Blackwood? But why would you-”
“That’s none of your concern,” I cut him off, my voice leaving no room for further questions.
I moved to step around him, but Maxwell shifted, blocking my path. “Mrs. Winters, please. Alpha Stone is in a fragile state. He needs you.”
A bitter laugh escaped my lips. “Needs me? After everything he’s done?” I shook my head. “Tell me, Maxwell, did he need me when Lily was dying? Did he need me at her funeral?”
Maxwell’s eyes dropped to the floor, unable to meet my gaze.
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“That’s what I thought,” I said, attempting to move past him again.
“Olivia.”
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The deep, familiar voice froze me in place. I turned slowly to see Ethan standing in the doorway of his room, his powerful frame leaning heavily against the doorframe. His amber eyes, usually so intimidating, now looked hollow and pained.
Despite his obvious weakness, he pushed away from the door and approached me with unsteady steps. His hospital gown did little to diminish his commanding presence, though his pallor and the dark circles under his eyes spoke of his physical distress.
“Who are you here to see?” he demanded, his voice hoarse but still carrying that unmistakable
Alpha authority.
I lifted my chin defiantly. “That’s no longer your concern.”
His hand shot out, gripping my wrist with surprising strength for someone in his condition.
“Answer me.”
“Let go of me,” I hissed, trying to pull away.
“Not until you tell me who you’re visiting,” he insisted, his amber eyes flashing with a mixture
of pain and jealousy.
I struggled against his grip, the thermal container wobbling precariously in my other hand. “I said let go!”
Our struggle caused me to stumble forward, and suddenly I found myself pressed against Ethan’s chest, his arms instinctively wrapping around me to prevent my fall. He inhaled deeply,
his nose brushing against my hair as he took in my scent.
Disgust and anger surged through me. How dare he touch me like this after everything he’d done? I drove my elbow sharply into his stomach, putting all my strength behind the blow.
“Mrs. Winters, no!” Maxwell cried out. “He has a stomach hemorrhage!”
I ignored the warning, completing my strike. Ethan’s body jerked in pain, a strangled gasp escaping his lips as he doubled over. I pushed him away from me, watching coldly as he staggered back against the wall, one hand clutching his abdomen.
“How dare you touch me,” I spat, my voice trembling with fury. “You lost that right long ago.”
Ethan’s face contorted with pain, but his eyes remained fixed on me. Blood seeped through his fingers where he clutched his stomach.
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“Look at you,” I continued, my emerald eyes flashing. “Wallowing in self–pity, putting on this pathetic display. For what? To gain sympathy?”
Ethan tried to speak, but only managed a pained cough, flecks of blood staining his lips.
“Lily died because of you,” I said, each word a dagger. “Your grandmother died because of Victoria’s schemes. And here you are, playing the victim.”
I stepped closer, my voice dropping to a venomous whisper. “Lily and your grandmother would not be moved. They would only be disgusted by your hypocrisy.”
The pain that flashed across Ethan’s face had nothing to do with his physical injuries. Good.
Let him hurt as I had hurt.
A commotion from the opposite ward drew my attention. I turned to see Lucas Blackwood emerging from his room, still clad in a hospital gown. His normally imposing figure looked weakened, his skin flushed with fever, but his gray eyes were alert and concerned as they
found mine.
Despite his obvious illness, he moved to position himself between me and Ethan, his protective instinct overriding his physical discomfort.
“Olivia,” he said, his voice rough from fever. “Are you alright?”
My anger at Ethan instantly gave way to concern for Lucas. “What are you doing out of bed?” I scolded gently, moving to his side. “You’re burning up.”
I placed my hand on his arm, feeling the heat radiating from his skin. Without a second glance at Ethan, I guided Lucas back toward his room, supporting his weight as he leaned against
me..
“You shouldn’t be up,” I murmured, helping him through the doorway. “Thomas told me about your fever. You need to rest.”
Lucas allowed me to lead him back to his bed, but his eyes never left my face. “Were you hurt?” he asked, his fingers wrapping around mine. “I heard shouting.”
I shook my head, touched by his concern even in his weakened state. “I’m fine. It’s you I’m
worried about.”
I helped him back into bed, arranging the pillows behind him before checking his forehead. His skin burned beneath my palm, and I quickly reached for a cool cloth from the bedside table, gently wiping away the beads of sweat on his brow.
“You’re reckless,” I said softly, unable to keep the fondness from my voice. “Jumping into
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freezing water, and now this.”
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Lucas caught my hand, his gray eyes intense despite the fever. “I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
My breath caught at his sincerity. “This is my fault,” I whispered. “You’re sick because of me.”
“No regrets,” he interrupted, a weak smile playing on his lips. “None.”
I felt my cheeks warm under his gaze, suddenly aware of how close we were. To hide my confusion, I gestured to the thermal container I’d set on his bedside table.
“I brought you something,” I said. “Healing venison stew with special herbs. It should help bring down your fever and speed your recovery.”
Lucas’s smile widened slightly. “You cooked for me?”
“It’s the least I could do,” I replied, opening the container. The rich aroma of the stew filled the room, carrying with it the subtle scent of the healing herbs I’d carefully selected. “Can you eat
something?”
“For you, I’ll try,” he said, though I could see he had little appetite.
I helped him sit up straighter, then filled a spoon with the warm stew. It felt strangely intimate, feeding him this way, but after everything he’d done for me, it seemed a small gesture of
gratitude.
From the corner of my eye, I noticed Thomas Griffin watching discreetly from the doorway
before silently withdrawing, giving us privacy.
“This is delicious,” Lucas murmured after swallowing the first spoonful. “You’re talented.”
I felt my cheeks flush again at his compliment. “It’s just a simple recipe with some healing
herbs. Nothing special.”
“Everything you do is special, Olivia,” he said softly, his gray eyes never leaving mine as I
continued to feed him.
I didn’t know how to respond to such earnest praise. It had been so long since anyone had looked at me the way Lucas did–like I was something precious, something worth protecting.
“You should rest after eating,” I said, trying to maintain some composure despite the unfamiliar emotions swirling within me. “The herbs will work better if you sleep.”
Lucas nodded, but continued watching me with that intense gaze that seemed to see right through me. I reminded myself that caring for him was simply the right thing to do after all he had done for me, but the warmth spreading through my chest suggested something more
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Meanwhile, in the opposite room, Ethan Stone had just regained consciousness after my blow, witnessing the tender scene between his mate and the rival Alpha.
