Alphas Regret, the luna is secret heiress novel

< Chapter 73 : Desperate Me . Chapter 73 : Desperate Measures - 1 Chapter 73 : Desperate Measures ( Olivia's POV ) The past week had been a whirlwind of activity . Between court hearings for Noah's case and coordinating his occupational injury assessments , I barely had time to breathe . My amber eyes burned from lack of sleep as I reviewed the latest medical reports .

The weather forecast on my phone showed a severe cold snap approaching - temperatures would plummet to -4 ° C by tomorrow night . My wolf instincts immediately turned protective , concerned for Noah and Leah Pierce in their hospital rooms . I called Emma Thompson , my assistant , asking her to purchase warm clothes , thick blankets , and heating pads for the siblings . " Make sure they're quality items ," I instructed .

" And get extra blankets for Leah - her condition makes her especially vulnerable to cold . " " Of course , " Emma replied . " I'll take care of it right away ." Three hours later , Emma returned to my office . One look at her face told me something was wrong . Her eyes were red - rimmed , and she seemed on the verge of tears . " Emma ? What happened ? " I asked , rising from my desk . She placed the shopping receipts on my desk with trembling hands .

" I delivered everything to the hospital as you asked . " " And ? " I prompted gently . " I spoke with Leah's doctor . " Emma's voice cracked . " He says without a bone marrow match for her rare wolfsbane poisoning , she has maybe two months left . " The news hit me like a physical blow . My amber eyes widened with shock , and for a moment , I couldn't speak . " That can't be right , " I finally managed . " The registry is still searching . They'll find a match . " Emma wiped at her eyes .

" The doctor said her type is extremely rare . They've already searched the entire Northern Territory database with no matches . " " Then we'll expand the search , " I said firmly , my wolf rising protectively . " We'll find someone . " " What if we don't ? " Emma whispered , tears spilling down her cheeks . " She's just a child , Olivia . She doesn't deserve this . " I moved around my desk and took Emma's hands in mine . " Listen to me . Leah Pierce is not going to die . I won't allow it .

" My voice carried an unusual intensity that surprised even me . My wolf was fully alert now , bristling at the threat to someone I'd come to care about . " We will find a match , " I insisted . " I promise you that . " Emma nodded , drawing strength from my certainty . But as she left my office , the weight of that promise 111 O < Chapter 73 Desperate Me settled heavily on my shoulders .

I immediately called the werewolf bone marrow registry , my fingers drumming anxiously on my desk as I waited for someone to answer . " Northern Territory Registry , how may I help you ? " a pleasant female voice answered . " This is Olivia Winters , " I said . " I'm calling about Leah Pierce's case " There was a brief pause . " Yes , Ms. Winters . We have your contact information as her advocate . " " Has there been any progress finding a match ?

" I asked , trying to keep the desperation from my voice . " I'm afraid not , " she replied sympathetically . " We've expanded the search to neighboring territories , but her particular condition requires a very specific match . " I closed my eyes , fighting back frustration . " Please keep searching . Money is no object . " " Of course , Ms. Winters . We'll notify you immediately if we find a potential donor . " After hanging up , I stared out my office window at the darkening sky .

The first snowflakes had begun to fall , a harbinger of the cold snap to come . That evening , Connor picked me up for dinner at Moonlight Bistro , an upscale restaurant in Harbor City . Despite the romantic setting - soft lighting , elegant table settings , and the gentle notes of a piano in the background - I couldn't focus on the meal before me . " You've barely touched your venison , " Connor observed , his ice - blue eyes studying me with concern . " What's troubling you , Livvy ?

" I set down my fork with a sigh . " I'm sorry . I'm not very good company tonight . " " Tell me what's wrong , " he said , reaching across the table to take my hand . The warmth of his touch was comforting , and I found myself telling him everything about the Pierce siblings -their tragic circumstances , Noah's workplace injury , and now Leah's dire prognosis . " The doctor gave her two months without a bone marrow match ," I concluded , my voice tight with emotion .

" She's just seventeen , Connor . She's never even had a chance to live . " Connor listened intently , his expression growing more serious with each detail . " I'm worried about offering a reward , " I admitted . " If word gets out that I'm willing to pay for a donor , it might attract unscrupulous wolves looking to exploit the situation . " Connor's fingers tightened around mine , his ice - blue eyes warming with affection . " Let me handle this , Liv . " " What do you mean ? " I asked .

" I have connections throughout multiple territories ," he explained , his voice carrying the quiet confidence of an Alpha . " I can arrange for discreet testing of potential donors without raising suspicions or inviting exploitation . " 2 Comments Watch Ads ( 0/20 ) >