Chapter 119: Fragile Spirits and Shattered Peace
(Lucas’s POV)
I paced outside the therapy room, checking my watch every few seconds.
Forty–five minutes had passed since Olivia went in with Dr. Nora Xu.
My phone buzzed with messages from my pack, but I ignored them all. Right now, nothing mattered except making sure Olivia was okay.
The door finally opened, and Dr. Xu emerged alone. Her expression was grave as she gestured for me to join her in a small consultation room across the hall.
“How is she?” I asked immediately, not bothering with pleasantries.
Dr. Xu sighed, removing her glasses and rubbing the bridge of her nose. “Not good, Alpha Blackwood. Ms. Winters is experiencing severe psychological trauma.”
My stomach tightened. “Tell me everything.”
“She’s exhibiting clear signs of post–traumatic stress disorder, complicated grief, and depression,” Dr. Xu explained. “The incident at Silvermoon River wasn’t her first suicide
attempt.”
I felt the blood drain from my face. “What?”
“She confirmed that jumping into the river was deliberate,” Dr. Xu said quietly. “And based on our session, I believe she’s still at high risk.”
I clenched my fists, fighting to maintain my composure. “What can I do? How can I help her?”
Dr. Xu’s expression softened slightly. “She needs medication, which I’ve prescribed. Regular therapy sessions are essential. But most importantly, she needs constant companionship
right now.”
She leaned forward, her voice firm. “She cannot be left alone, Alpha Blackwood. Not even for
short periods.”
I nodded, taking mental notes. “What else?”
“Keep her in a positive environment, away from pack politics and especially away from Alpha Stone and Victoria Frost,” Dr. Xu continued. “Any interaction with them could trigger another
crisis.”
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Her eyes met mine directly. “And most critically, protect her from anything related to her
daughter’s remains. That’s her most vulnerable point.”
I frowned, confused. “Her daughter’s remains?”
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“The ashes,” Dr. Xu clarified. “Ms. Winters is terrified something will happen to them. It’s the
last physical connection she has to her daughter.”
The door opened behind us, and Olivia stepped in. Her emerald eyes were dull, her face pale,
but she maintained a composed exterior that broke my heart. I knew what it cost her to
appear so controlled.
“Are you ready to go?” she asked quietly.
I stood immediately, offering her a gentle smile. “Whenever you are.”
Dr. Xu handed Olivia a small paper bag containing her prescriptions. “Remember what we
discussed. I’ll see you in three days.”
Olivia nodded, clutching the bag tightly. “Thank you, Dr. Xu.”
As we walked to my SUV, I kept close to her side without touching her. She seemed fragile, like
a porcelain doll that might shatter at the slightest pressure.
“Where would you like to go?” I asked as we settled into the vehicle. “Back to your cottage?”
Olivia shook her head quickly, panic flashing across her face. “No. Not there. Not yet.”
“Okay,” I said soothingly. “How about something completely different? Something fun?”
She looked at me skeptically. “Fun?”
I started the engine, an idea forming. “Trust me?”
After a moment’s hesitation, she nodded.
Twenty minutes later, we pulled into the Shadow Creek Indoor Entertainment Complex. Olivia
looked confused as I led her inside the massive facility.
“Go–karts?” she asked, eyeing the track where small vehicles zoomed around curves.
I shrugged, trying to keep things light. “Why not? Nothing clears the mind like a little speed
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