Chapter 147: The Weight of the Amulet
Chapter 147: The Weight of the Amulet
(Evelyn’s POV)
The sterile scent of the Silvercrest Pack Medical Den filled my nostrils as I considered my options. My body felt weak, but my resolve remained strong.
“I’ll have the surgery,” I announced, my voice steadier than I expected.
Relief washed over Olivia’s face. The dark circles under her eyes spoke of sleepless nights
spent worrying about me.
“Thank you, Mom,” she whispered, squeezing my hand.
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Dr. Harrison Fletcher nodded approvingly. “A wise decision, Mrs. Winters. We’ll schedule you
for tomorrow morning.”
As Olivia helped me sit up, I couldn’t help but glance at Ethan Stone. The Ancestral
Moonstone Amulet still hung visibly around his neck, catching the harsh medical den lights.
“Let me help you back to your room,” Olivia said, carefully supporting my weight as I stood.
My legs felt unsteady beneath me, but Olivia’s arm around my waist provided the stability I needed. Each step required concentration, my body protesting after the recent episode.
Ethan stepped forward, his amber eyes fixed on me with unsettling intensity.
“Mrs. Winters,” he said, his deep voice filling the small treatment room. “May I ask why you
reacted that way to my amulet?”
I paused, turning to face him fully. The question hung in the air between us, heavy with
unspoken history,
“The moonstone has no problem,” I replied, my voice laced with resentment as I gestured
toward the amulet. “The problem is the person wearing it now. He is not worthy!”
Olivia stiffened beside me, clearly surprised by my vehemence.
Dr. Fletcher cleared his throat uncomfortably. “Mrs. Winters, I must point out that Alpha Stone
has gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure your treatment. He personally arranged for the
rare moonlight herb extract that will-”
“Save your breath, doctor,” I cut him off. “Doing one good deed doesn’t erase a lifetime of
cruelty.”
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I turned my gaze back to Ethan, whose expression remained unreadable. “You can arrange all the special treatments you want. It won’t change what you’ve done to my daughter and granddaughter.”
Olivia tightened her grip on my waist. “Mom, please. Let’s just get you back to your room.”
Dr. Fletcher opened his mouth to defend Ethan again, but the Alpha King silenced him with a subtle gesture of his hand.
“It’s alright,” Ethan said quietly. “Mrs. Winters is entitled to her opinion.”
He stepped aside, allowing the medical staff to escort us back to the ward. As we moved past him, I caught a glimpse of something in his eyes–not anger, but something deeper, more complex.
For a moment, I almost saw the shadow of that blind boy from long ago.
(Ethan’s POV)
Once Olivia and her mother were out of earshot, I turned to Dr. Fletcher, who looked
uncomfortable with the exchange.
“Alpha Stone, I apologize for Mrs. Winters‘ behavior. Her condition makes her-”
“No need to apologize,” I interrupted, running my fingers over the moonstone amulet. “She has
every right to her anger.”
Dr. Fletcher’s expression shifted to one of confusion. He clearly hadn’t expected this response from me.
“I indirectly caused Lily’s death,” I admitted, the words feeling like stones in my throat. “That’s why Olivia and her mother treat me like this. It’s not their fault.”
The confession hung in the air between us. Dr. Fletcher remained silent, waiting for me to continue.
“Lily was waiting for me at Moonlight Fair on her birthday,” I said, memories flooding back with painful clarity. “I promised I’d meet her there, but I took Emma to Enchanted Kingdom instead. While Lily waited for me, her condition worsened.”
I closed my eyes briefly, remembering the frantic call from Olivia that came too late.
“By the time I arrived at the medical den, she was already gone,” I continued, my voice hollow. “Olivia will never forgive me for that. And she shouldn’t.”
Dr. Fletcher’s professional demeanor softened slightly. “Alpha Stone, children’s health can be
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“I knew she was sick,” I cut him off sharply. “I knew, and I still chose to be elsewhere.”
The weight of my failures pressed down on me, heavier than any Alpha responsibility.
“Mrs. Winters is Lily’s grandmother and Olivia’s mother,” I said. “I owe her the best care possible, regardless of how she feels about me.”
Dr. Fletcher nodded slowly, understanding dawning in his eyes.
“Ensure she receives everything she needs,” I instructed. “Spare no expense or effort.”
“Of course, Alpha,” he replied. “The surgery will proceed as planned tomorrow morning.”
I nodded, turning to leave. The moonstone amulet felt unusually heavy against my chest.
(Olivia’s POV)
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I adjusted the pillows behind my mother’s back, ensuring she was comfortable in the hospital bed. Her outburst about Ethan’s amulet had surprised me, but I attributed it to her weakened
state and the stress of the situation.
“Are you comfortable?” I asked, smoothing the blanket over her legs.
Mom nodded, her eyes tired but alert. “I’m fine, Olivia. You don’t need to fuss.”
I checked the IV line running into her arm, making sure it wasn’t kinked. “The doctor says your surgery is scheduled for first thing tomorrow morning.”
“I know,” she replied, her voice softer now. “You should go home and rest. You look exhausted.”
I shook my head firmly. “I’m staying right here.”
Mom reached for my hand, her grip surprisingly strong. “Olivia, you need to take care of yourself too. I’ll be fine for a few hours.”
Before I could argue further, Sarah Jenkins, the medical assistant, entered the room with a clipboard.
“I’ll be monitoring Mrs. Winters throughout the night,” she assured me. “We’ll call you immediately if anything changes.”
I hesitated, torn between staying with my mother and acknowledging my own exhaustion.
“Go,” Mom insisted. “Get some fresh air. I promise I won’t try to escape again.”
The weak attempt at humor made me smile despite my worry.
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“I’ll be back first thing in the morning,” I promised, leaning down to kiss her forehead.
Sarah nodded reassuringly. “I’ll keep a close eye on her, Ms. Winters.”
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With a final squeeze of my mother’s hand, I reluctantly left the room. The corridor seemed longer than usual as I made my way toward the exit, my body finally acknowledging its
fatigue.
Outside the medical den, the cool evening air felt refreshing against my skin. I took a deep
breath, trying to clear my mind of the day’s stress.
A sleek black SUV was parked near the entrance, its engine running quietly. Leaning against it was Lucas Blackwood, his tall figure unmistakable even in the dim light.
Relief washed over me at the sight of him. After everything that had happened today, his steady presence felt like an anchor in a storm.
“Lucas,” I called, approaching his vehicle.
He straightened immediately, his gray eyes finding mine. “Olivia. How is your mother?”
“Stable,” I replied, stopping in front of him. “They’ve scheduled her surgery for tomorrow
morning.”
Lucas nodded, his expression serious. “That’s good news.‘
I glanced back at the medical den, aware of the risk Lucas was taking by being here. As Alpha of the Moonstone Pack, his presence in Silvercrest territory could be seen as a provocation.
“You didn’t have to wait,” I said softly. “I know it’s complicated for you to be here.”
A hint of a smile touched his lips. “I wanted to make sure you were alright.”
The simple statement warmed something inside me. In a world where everyone seemed to have ulterior motives, Lucas’s straightforward concern was refreshing.
“Thank you,” I said, meaning it.
(Ethan’s POV)
From the window of the medical den’s upper floor, I watched Olivia approach Lucas
Blackwood’s vehicle. Even from this distance, I could see the relief in her posture as she spoke
with him.
My jaw tightened as Lucas opened the passenger door for her. The casual intimacy of the
gesture sent a surge of possessiveness through me.
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“It is not scary to change your heart,” Dr. Fletcher said quietly. “What is scary is that you are not brave enough to face it after changing your heart, and ultimately hurt two women.”
