Chapter <b>95 </b><b>Fractured </b>Alli..
<b>Chapter </b><b>95</b><b>: </b><b>Fractured </b>Alliances <b>and </b><b>Desperate </b>Measures
<b>Chapter </b><b>95</b>: Fractured Alliances and Desperate Measures
(Richard Winters‘ POV)
<b>The </b>sterile scent of wolfsbane–free disinfectant filled my nostrils as Iy in the hospital bed, my body aching from the “fall” down the stairs. The pain was manageable, but the humiliation burned deeper than any physical wound.
Two imposing Rivers pack enforcers stood guard outside my private room like silent sentinels. Their presence was both reassuring and insulting–I needed protection in my own territory.
The door opened, and Natalie entered carrying a thermal container. Her amber eyes widened when she saw the guards.
“Who are you?” she questioned, her Luna instincts immediately alert.
Olivia appeared in the doorway behind her. “Luna Natalie, my father’s fall… I don’t think it was an ident. These two enforcers were sent by Alpha Connor to protect him.”
Natalie’s brow furrowed, her wolf sensing the gravity of the situation. “Liv, what do you mean?”
Olivia led her inside, closing the door behind them. For the next ten minutes, my daughter exined the escting threat from Frederick Warner, William Rivers‘ illegitimate son who had returned seeking
vengeance.
Natalie’s face grew pale as the implications sank in. “So now it’s William’s illegitimate son<b>, </b>Frederick, who harmed your father to force you to appear?<b>” </b>
Olivia nodded solemnly. “He’s targeting my family to draw me out.”
Natalie’s maternal instincts red as she looked between us. “Liv, this is incredibly dangerous for you.”
“You need to be cautious too,” Olivia urged. “Always have pack guards when going out. And Grace should stay home from school for now. The rogues who kidnapped her before were Frederick’s operatives.”
The mention of my youngest daughter made my wolf snarl with protective rage. That innocent pup had already suffered enough trauma.
Natalie decided immediately. “I’ll hire a private tutor for Grace.”
“Thoroughly vet their background,” Olivia warned. “Frederick might send an imposter to infiltrate our home and take you and Grace hostage.”
“I’ll rehire the tutor we used before,” Natalie agreed. “Someone we trustpletely.”
Olivia’s expression softened slightly. “Thank you. How is Grace handling everything?”
“I haven’t told her about your father’s ident,” Natalie exined. “Only that he had to leave on urgent pack
business.”
“I’ll ask Connor to select highly skilled Rivers pack enforcers to protect you and Grace,” Olivia promised. Natalie epted gratefully, though I could see the strain in her eyes.
<b>(</b>Olivia Winters‘ POV)
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<b>In </b><b>the </b><b>afternoon</b><b>, </b><b>Connor </b><b>finally </b><b>arrived </b>after <b>concluding </b><b>his </b>pressing pack <b>duties</b><b>, </b><b>Natalie </b><b>sat </b><b>by </b><b>Dad’s </b><b>bedside</b><b>, </b><b>gently </b><b>helping </b><b>him </b><b>sip </b>healing broth.
<b>I </b><b>had </b><b>my </b><bptop </b>and case files spread on the small round table, working on pack legal matters while <b>keeping </b>
<b>my </b>fatherpany.
Connor pushed the door open, and Frank Langley ced severalrge bags of expensive healing herbs<b>, </b>nutrient–rich foods, and fruit baskets on the floor.
<b>“</b><b>I </b>apologize for noting immediately after the incident,” Connor said. “I was investigating the <b>assant</b><b>. </b>
I looked up from myputer, my amber eyes sharp. “Have you found the one responsible<b>?</b><b>” </b>
<b>“</b>The attacker has been identified and turned over to the territory enforcers,” Connor confirmed. “But Frederick Warner managed to distance himself from the direct act. Only the hired rogue will face pack justice for now<b>.</b><b>” </b>
My expression darkened. Frederick was too cunning to be caught so easily.
Connor turned to Dad on the hospital bed, his tone apologetic. “Alpha Richard, I am deeply sorry you <i>were </i>caught in this. The fault lies with my pack’s history with Frederick.”
Dad’s voice was raspy but firm. “With the Rivers Pack’s power and influence, can you truly <b>do </b>nothing about Frederick? Must we let him continue to endanger our packs?”
“I apologize again,” Connor said. “While my wolf’s instincts scream Frederick’s guilt<b>, </b>there’s no concrete evidence linking him to this specific assault. Without it, the territory enforcers can’t formally act against an Alpha of another territory.”
Dad retorted sharply. “Sometimes pack justice requires methods beyond formalws. To subdue a venomous wolf, one must be more cunning. Why do you need evidence if you’re not an enforcer?”
Connor lowered his eyes, acknowledging the truth. “Frederick has only recently returned to our territories. His movements are ndestine, and several attempts to track him down have failed.”
Dad seemed deeply dissatisfied and silently continued sipping his broth.
After Connor briefed us on the captured rogue, he left behind a bank card containing a significant sum. “This is a small token of my concern, please ept it.”
Dad was visibly displeased. “Don’t waste time on these meaningless gestures. Capturing Frederick Warner swiftly is more important than anything.”
Connor showed deference for my sake, his demeanor impable. “That is, of course, my priority.”
Before Connor left, I put away myptop and said in a low voice, “Con, I’ll go with you.”
Dad’s gaze swept over me coldly, his face darkening.
I sighed. “Dad, their purpose in harming you is to force me to appear. Only if I show myself will you, Luna Natalie, and Grace be safe.”
Natalie was stunned. “Liv, we have enforcers protecting us now. But you must be incredibly careful!” Dad snorted coldly, his Alpha dominance ring. “<b>If </b>our family is targeted for death because of an alliance with <i>your </i>Rivers Pack, then this mating bond doesn’t need to be finalized.”
My heart sank heavily, a chill spreading through me as if plunged into an ice cave. I knew Dad was serious.
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What made me most powerless was myck of standing to object. It was my sister <b>and </b><b>father </b><b>who </b><b>were </b>harmed<b>, </b>not me. <b>I </b>couldn’t selfishly let my family be repeatedly endangered for my own happiness.
“Dad.” My voice was hoarse. “I’ll talk to Alpha Connor properly.”
“You should have a thorough discussion,” Dad said in a deep voice.
In the Moonlight Memorial Hospital parking lot, the interior of Connor’s luxury Cullinan SUV was warm. Connor took off his coat, revealing a ck shirt and tie beneath–the attire of a powerful Alpha who had rushed over from Rivers Pack headquarters.
“Con.” I called out. “Let’s talk.”
Connor lowered his eyes, concealing the emotions swirling within his ice–blue depths. “What do you want to
talk about?<b>” </b>
I felt a pang in my heart. I couldn’t bring myself to say the words, but my family had been hurt repeatedly. I couldn’t selfishly prioritize my love and happiness.
Grace was kidnapped, my father attacked and injured today. What about tomorrow? Would it be Natalie, or myself?
A long silence filled the car, the air growing stuffy from the heating. Connor tugged at his tie and lowered the car window halfway.
The cold wind poured in, instantly refreshing.
I cautiously began, “What my dad meant, you just…”
Before I could finish my sentence, Connor mmed his foot on the elerator. I lurched forward, swallowing the rest of my words.
I pursed my lips and silently fastened my seatbelt. Connor’s wolf was clearly agitated; he drove with aggressive speed.
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