Chapter 171: Dangerous Revelations
Chapter 171: Dangerous Revelations
(Third person’s POV)
Hearing that evidence existed, Olivia Winters felt her wolf surge with excitement beneath her skin. After surviving her suicide attempt in the Silvermoon River and regaining her strength, she had repeatedly told herself to be patient with Lily’s revenge, to remain calm and not be provoked by Ethan Stone and Victoria Frost again.
However, how could her wolf not be restless? Her pup had been killed because of Victoria’s
manipulation, and this hatred ran deep in her blood.
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She dreamed nightly of seeking justice for Lily. Now, knowing that Victoria was an imposter who had stolen her identity as Ethan’s “Little Orange,” Olivia couldn’t wait to obtain solid evidence and tear Victoria’s false mask off in front of the Alpha King.
“Mom, where is the evidence?” Olivia asked anxiously, her emerald eyes gleaming with newfound purpose.
Sarah Jenkins, who had been quietly tidying the room, edged closer to the bed. Her movements were casual, but her eyes darted repeatedly toward the Winters women.
“The evidence is in my-” Evelyn began.
Just as Evelyn was about to provide more details, she suddenly gasped. Her eyes widened in panic as she struggled for breath, her wolf thrashing beneath her skin.
The monitor beside her bed erupted in high–pitched beeps, its display flashing warning signals.
“Mom!” Olivia cried out, jumping to her feet. “What’s happening?”
James was instantly alert, his wolf surging forward as he scanned for the source of the threat.
Sarah stood frozen, her hand suspiciously close to where Evelyn’s oxygen tube had been connected. The tube now lay on the floor.
“Oh my goodness!” Sarah exclaimed, her face a mask of horror. “I must have accidentally knocked off her oxygen when I was cleaning! I’m so sorry!”
Olivia lunged for the emergency button, slamming it repeatedly. “Get help! Now!”
James was already moving, his wolf’s speed carrying him through the door and down the
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corridor. “I’ll find Dr. Fletcher!” he called over his shoulder.
Olivia frantically reconnected the oxygen tube, her hands shaking with fear and rage. Her wolf
howled within her, sensing the danger to her mother.
“Mom, stay with me,” she pleaded, watching Evelyn’s eyelids flutter as she fought to remain
conscious.
Sarah wrung her hands, her expression distraught. “I’m so sorry, Ms. Winters. I don’t know how
this happened.”
Olivia barely acknowledged her, focused entirely on her mother’s labored breathing.
Something about the situation felt wrong, but she couldn’t spare the mental energy to analyze
it now.
Sarah approached the bed once more, her expression contrite. “Ms. Winters, I’m so sorry.
Nothing like this has ever happened before. I promise it won’t happen again.”
Olivia nodded stiffly, her wolf’s instincts suddenly alert to something off about the human
woman. “Thank you for your concern, Sarah. I know you’re usually very diligent.”
James caught Olivia’s eye, a silent message passing between them. Something wasn’t right.
“Perhaps we should request another care aide,” he suggested quietly. “Just until your mother
is stronger.”
Olivia nodded, unwilling to leave Evelyn’s side while she was vulnerable. “I’ll discuss it with my
mother when she wakes up.”
Sarah’s smile tightened almost–imperceptibly. “Of course. Whatever makes you
(Victoria’s POV)
comfortable.”
I watched with satisfaction as Emma reached out to Ethan, her small face streaked with tears.
My daughter was a natural actress, just like her mother.
“Daddy!” she cried, her voice trembling perfectly. “It hurts so much!”
Ethan was at her side instantly, his powerful Alpha presence filling the room. His amber eyes
softened as he gathered Emma into his arms, his wolf responding instinctively to a pup in
distress.
“I’m here, Emmy,” he murmured, gently wiping away her tears. “I won’t leave you.”
Emma sniffled dramatically, burying her face against his chest. “I was so scared you wouldn’t
come,” she whispered. “That you’d forget about me like you did before.”
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I saw Ethan flinch, guilt flashing across his handsome features. His wolf whined audibly, the
sound revealing his inner turmoil.
“Never,” he promised fiercely. “I will always be here for you, Emma. Always.”
My heart swelled with triumph as I watched them together. This was exactly what I had
–
planned Ethan’s protective instincts fully engaged, his focus entirely on Emma and, by
extension, on me.
Emma snuggled deeper into his embrace, her scent calming slightly as she took comfort in his strength. “You’re the best daddy in the world,” she murmured.
I moved closer, deliberately positioning my wheelchair to create a picture of family unity. My wolf projected carefully calibrated pheromones – maternal concern mixed with devotion to
our Alpha.
To any observer, we looked like the perfect pack family – the strong Alpha protecting his mate
and pup in their time of need.
I placed my hand on Ethan’s shoulder, feeling the tension in his muscles. “She’s been asking for you constantly,” I said softly. “You’re her hero.”
Ethan didn’t pull away from my touch, though his wolf remained stiff beneath his skin. His focus was entirely on Emma’s pale face and labored breathing.
Dr. Jonathan Rivers arrived with his team of specialists, their expressions professionally
neutral as they approached Emma’s bed.
“Alpha Stone,” Dr. Rivers greeted respectfully. “We need to examine Emma now.”
Ethan nodded, reluctantly releasing Emma from his embrace. “I’ll be right outside, Emmy. The
doctors need to check you.”
I maneuvered my wheelchair to the side as Ethan followed the medical team out. The moment
the door closed behind them, I pulled out my phone.
My fingers flew across the screen as I typed a message to Sarah: “Is it done?”
The reply came seconds later: “Oxygen disconnected. She’s unconscious.”
I smiled, satisfaction coursing through me. That old wretch Evelyn Winters wouldn’t live to reveal her precious evidence. I had worked too hard, sacrificed too much, to let her destroy
everything now.
Lily Winters deserved her fate. That brat had been nothing but an obstacle, just like her
mother. And now, with Evelyn out of the way, my position would be secure once more.
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I glanced at Emma, who had dropped her pitiful act the moment Ethan left. She was playing with her tablet, completely unbothered by her supposed kidney rejection.
“Remember to look sick when they come back,” I reminded her sharply.
–
Emma rolled her eyes but nodded. She understood what was at stake our comfortable life,
our status, everything we had built through years of careful manipulation.
I turned my attention back to my phone, sending another message: “Make sure she doesn’t
wake up. Ever.”
(Ethan’s POV)
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I followed Dr. Rivers into his private office, my wolf pacing anxiously beneath my skin. The
scent of antiseptic burned my sensitive nose, but I barely noticed, my thoughts consumed
with Emma’s condition.
“What’s happening with her?” I demanded, my Alpha presence filling the small room.
Dr. Rivers gestured for me to sit, but I remained standing, too agitated to be still.
“Emma’s body is rejecting the transplanted kidney,” he explained, his voice calm and clinical.
“It’s not uncommon with transplants, but in her case, the rejection is particularly aggressive.”
My jaw tightened. “What are our options?”
“She needs a new kidney, Alpha Stone. Preferably from a blood relative, which would
significantly increase the chances of compatibility.”
I ran a hand through my hair, frustration building within me. “Emma has no blood relatives
available. Her father is unknown, and Victoria is not a match
transplant.”
–
we tested her during the first
Dr. Rivers nodded gravely. “Then we need to find another donor quickly. Her condition is
deteriorating rapidly.”
–
My wolf howled with determination. I had already lost Lily I would not lose another pup I
cared for.
“Initiate a pack–wide search,” I ordered. “Use my authority as Alpha King to expedite the process throughout the Northern Territories. I want every potential donor tested immediately.”
“Yes, Alpha Stone,” Dr. Rivers responded, already reaching for his phone. “We’ll begin right
away.”
I returned to Emma’s room, where Victoria waited anxiously in her wheelchair. Her eyes
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searched my face as I entered, her wolf projecting distress pheromones that tugged at my
protective instincts.
“What did they say?” she asked, her voice trembling. “Will she be alright?”
I moved to Emma’s bedside, gently stroking her hair. She looked so small and vulnerable
against the white hospital sheets.
“She needs a new kidney,” I explained, keeping my voice steady. “I’ve ordered a pack–wide
search for a compatible donor.”
Victoria wheeled closer, her hand finding mine. “Thank you, Ethan. I don’t know what we would
do without you.”
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I didn’t pull away, though my wolf remained uncomfortable with her proximity. My focus was entirely on Emma, who had fallen into a fitful sleep.
“The surgery will save her,” I assured Victoria. “I’ll make sure of it.”
Victoria’s scent intermingled with mine as she pressed against my side. “You’ve always
protected us,” she murmured. “Even when others tried to come between us.”
Before I could respond, my Alpha Phone rang with the distinctive tone I had assigned to
urgent medical matters. I pulled it from my pocket, a sense of foreboding washing over me
when I saw Dr. Harrison Fletcher’s name on the screen.
I had instructed the senior healer to inform me immediately of any changes in Evelyn Winters‘
condition. Something about the older woman’s attempted revelation had struck a chord within
me, awakening memories I couldn’t quite grasp.
“Dr. Fletcher,” I answered, my voice tense. “What’s happened?”
“Alpha Stone,” the healer’s voice was grave. “Mrs. Winters‘ condition has deteriorated unexpectedly. She experienced respiratory distress and is now unconscious. I believe you should come immediately.”
My wolf surged forward, suddenly alert. Without hesitation, I pushed Victoria away and strode
toward the door.
“Ethan!” Victoria called after me. “Where are you going? Emma needs you!”
“I’ll be back,” I promised over my shoulder, already moving at wolf–speed through the corridors.
Behind me, unseen, Victoria’s face twisted into a sinister smile, her wolf’s eyes briefly flashing
with triumph. She was confident that Evelyn Winters wouldn’t survive to reveal her secrets.
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