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*~~Chapter One Hundred and Forty~~*
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{~~Avery Sterling~~}“That was dumb. We need to be on his side. He’s going to mess with what we’re doing. He’ll—” I began, my voice tinged with frustration as the car hummed along the dark, winding road. The trees outside blurred together, a streak of shadowy green against the setting sun as if the world was rushing past us while we remained stuck in the same argument.“He shouldn’t have treated you that way,” Logan interrupted, his tone firm, the muscles in his jaw tightening as he gripped the steering wheel. His eyes remained fixed on the road ahead, but I could sense the storm brewing behind them. The way he clenched his teeth, the way his hands tightened around the leather wheel—it was all so very Logan, ready to defend me, ready to protect, even when I wasn’t asking for it.“We spent less than five minutes there, Logan,” I countered, my voice rising slightly, frustration lacing each word. “We didn’t eat or drink anything. But you—” I paused, trying to gather my thoughts, trying n
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{~~Avery Sterling~~}The next day found me back at the hospital, the sterile scent of antiseptic and the hum of activity swirling around me like a familiar, albeit somewhat overwhelming, embrace. My injuries still stung, a constant, nagging reminder of the chaos that had brought me to this point, but I was feeling better—well enough for the CMO to clear me for duty.With that clearance, I was officially off paid leave and back on the clock, ready to immerse myself in the work that had always provided me with a sense of purpose, even in the darkest of times. It was strange, the way the hospital felt both like a sanctuary and a battlefield, the place where I found my strength but also where I faced the harshest realities.By noon, I had already handled eight patients, each one a different story, a different challenge. The steady rhythm of checking vitals, adjusting medications, and offering reassurances brought a sense of normalcy, of control, that I desperately needed. It was a welcome
The Cruel Alpha's Unwanted Bride *~~Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Three~~*
{~~Avery Sterling~~}After making the call to the lawyer, a sense of urgency settled into my bones. The day was far from over, and I needed to keep my focus sharp. As if on cue, Logan approached me, a somber expression etched across his face."I’ve got a case for you," he said, holding out a file. "I’ve been looking into this patient’s records, and I’m concerned. It looks like a possible case of Lycan Decay Syndrome, but it’s progressing much faster than usual."His words sent a shiver down my spine. Lycan Decay Syndrome, or LDS, was rare, but when it did strike, it was a slow, agonizing process that left patients withering away over months, sometimes years. The idea that someone could be deteriorating rapidly from it was alarming. But not uncommon. But for the person to be at the hospital where we already have one patient of the same case? That was rare.I took the file from him, flipping it open as he continued to explain. "The patient is a female, her mid-thirties. She came in comp
The Cruel Alpha's Unwanted Bride *~~Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Four~~*
{~~Logan Grey~~}The patient we were desperately trying to save was entrusted to Avery's capable hands. There was no doubt in my mind that if anyone could pull them back from the brink, it was her. Avery had a calm, steady presence in the operating room, a quality that not only inspired confidence but also had a way of making even the most critical situations seem manageable. Although she isn’t in the OR right now, she’s in the basement trying to create something to slow the brain rot Ms Reynolds is facing. I wanted to be there, to assist her in any way I could, but before I could even scrub in, my phone rang. It was Ryan.Ryan’s name flashing on my phone immediately set off alarm bells. He never called during work hours unless it was something serious. My first thought was that it had something to do with the case we were both working on, but there was a tone in his voice—urgent yet restrained—that told me this wasn’t about work. He was at my office, and he needed to talk.I hesitate
The Cruel Alpha's Unwanted Bride *~~Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Five~~*
{~~Avery Sterling~~}I sat in the basement lab, the dim overhead light casting shadows across the rows of scientific equipment that lined the counters. The air was thick with the scent of chemicals and the faint hum of machinery. Before me, a small vial of Ms. Reynolds' blood sat on the table, its deep red hue glinting under the light. This sample was the key—the starting point in a race against time to find a way to slow down the brain rot that was ravaging her mind due to Lycan Decay Syndrome (LDS).I reached for my laptop, its screen coming to life with a soft glow. Opening a new document, I began outlining the steps I needed to take. The textbooks I had gathered earlier were stacked high beside me, each one marked with tabs on chapters I would need to reference.First, I needed to isolate the specific enzymes and proteins in Ms. Reynolds' blood that were being affected by the LDS. I carefully transferred a small amount of the blood into a centrifuge tube, sealing it tightly before
The Cruel Alpha's Unwanted Bride *~~Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Six~~*
{~~Logan Grey~~}I can’t believe that she did this. She actually did it. Even now, as I sit here trying to wrap my mind around it, it feels surreal. I’d returned to the hospital just in time to help Avery save two lives, but what she did—how she did it—has left me in absolute awe. It wasn’t just an act of medical brilliance; it was something far beyond that. The sheer audacity, the courage, and the ingenuity behind it—I’m still trying to grasp it all.I feel like some dumbass in her presence but it doesn’t annoy me. We have a base to go off of now. We keep trying to stop every side effect the LDS brings but avery was smart enough to handle the most critical first. We can work off that.When I arrived, the situation was dire. The patient’s vitals were plummeting, and everyone in the room had this look in their eyes—a mix of dread and desperation. We all knew the odds weren’t good. But Avery? She wasn’t just ready to face the odds; she was ready to rewrite them. How she even thought of
The Cruel Alpha's Unwanted Bride *~~Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Seven~~*
{~~Avery Sterling~~}I woke up by the fireplace to the faint sound of the doorbell ringing. The soft, persistent chime pulled me from the comforting warmth of sleep, and I groaned quietly as I opened my eyes, taking in the dimly lit room. Logan was still asleep beside me, his arm draped protectively over my waist. His breathing was slow and steady, the kind of deep sleep that only comes after days of exhaustion finally catch up to you. Neither of us had made it to bed last night; instead, we had dozed off by the fire, wrapped in each other's embrace, too tired to move.As much as I wanted to stay curled up against him, the doorbell rang again, more insistent this time, and I knew I had to get up. I carefully extricated myself from Logan’s grasp, not wanting to wake him, and slipped off the couch. The cool air in the room was a stark contrast to the cozy warmth of the blankets we had shared, and I shivered slightly as I padded across the room. My feet were silent on the hardwood floor,
The Cruel Alpha's Unwanted Bride *~~Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Eight~~*
{~~Logan Grey~~}I called my brother the moment I managed to calm our mother down. My hands were shaking slightly as I dialed his number, and I could only imagine the state Felix was in right now. The phone rang twice before he picked up, and I could hear the panic in his voice before he even spoke.“Logan?” Felix’s voice was a mixture of relief and terror, the kind that comes when you’re holding on by a thread and finally hear a lifeline on the other end of the line. “Have you heard anything? Do you know where she is?”I could hear the strain in his voice, the barely-contained hysteria that threatened to break through at any moment. My heart ached for him, knowing he was facing every husband’s worst nightmare, and I had to do everything I could to keep him from spiraling out of control.“Felix, I need you to take a deep breath,” I said, trying to keep my own voice calm and steady. “I know this is terrifying, but we’re going to find her. I promise you, we won’t stop until we bring her
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