Blood Between Us

CHAPTER 4 – The Warning

Olivia’s POV

I left the hospital against medical advice and against common sense. My legs ached. My head throbbed. But none of that compared to the heaviness in my chest.

I was pregnant.

And the father? A stranger whose face I barely remembered—aside from the way he looked at me with disgust just days ago.

I dragged myself into my tiny apartment and locked the door behind me. For the first time in hours, I was alone.

But instead of peace, the silence made everything louder.

I sank to the floor, clutching my stomach.

A baby.

There was life growing inside me. And I didn’t know what to do.

I didn’t know if I wanted to keep it.

I didn’t know if I could.

There was no one to call. No one I trusted.

Tears ran freely down my cheeks.

I pressed a hand over my mouth to muffle the sobs.

I didn’t want to be weak. But I was terrified.

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The next morning, I woke to a knock on my door.

I wasn’t expecting anyone.

I tiptoed to the peephole.

No one was there.

But there was a white envelope on the floor.

I opened the door slowly, scanned the hallway, and picked up the envelope.

Inside was a single sheet of paper.

“Leave while you still can. Some mistakes cost too much.”

There was no name. No return address.

Just those words.

My blood ran cold.

I slammed the door shut and locked it.

Someone knew. About the baby? About the hospital?

Or was it something else?

My hands trembled as I reread the note. My stomach twisted.

Who would send this? Leo?

No. He didn’t strike me as the secret-letter type. Arrogant, yes. Threatening? Not like this.

I dropped the note and backed away like it could explode.

Someone was watching me.

And they didn’t want me here.

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Leo’s POV

I hadn’t seen Olivia since she left the hospital.

I wanted to give her space, but something about the way she stormed off unsettled me.

I’d tried to reach her. No response.

I drove by the apartment I’d quietly had someone trace.

Call it stalking, call it guilt—I just needed to make sure she was okay.

I stayed in the car, watching the building. Nothing unusual. No one went in or out.

But then I saw her curtains shift.

She was there. Alone.

I leaned back in my seat and exhaled.

But deep down, something didn’t feel right.

I wasn’t sure if it was guilt…

Or a warning.

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Unknown POV

She got the letter.

Good.

Maybe now she’ll listen.

Maybe now she’ll stop digging where she doesn’t belong.

Because next time?

I won’t send a warning.

I’ll send a message.

In blood.