LOGINLucas didn’t feel better, even though he knew he should have. Diane was very quick to suspect her stepson, calling him in a frenzy after Rodger went into surgery at the hospital. “I know you did this!” “Diane, how the hell could I have done anything? I didn’t even know Rodger was in town.” “You’
Lucas felt like he could light the whole damn world on fire, and he’d just watch it burn. He was done taking everyone else’s bullshit. He’d remained quiet, reserved, and regal. This rebellion, even if no one saw, was everything he had buried. Kit and Jones got back to Lucas in less than one day. F
“I can’t even believe you’re telling me this.” Harriet’s hands were plastered to her face, wide-eyed as Elaine relayed the conversation she’d had earlier with her husband. “I can hardly believe it myself.” Elaine’s hand instinctively moved to the necklace. “I’ve never seen Lucas take this off, Hare
Speechless, she nodded again, turning around so that Lucas could help her wear the jewelry. As his breath hit the back of her neck, she did her best not to show the goosebumps forming on her skin. The Alpha wanted to push back her hair and kiss her sweet neck. He could imagine holding her in his ha
Surprising even himself, Lucas smiled at the sight of Elaine. It felt right to see her walking the halls of the home they’d once shared. “You’re awake.” “I am.” He gestured to his wife. “Come on in.” Elaine was cautious, looking around to see if anyone else was watching. “How did you sleep last
“Morning, Alpha.” Kyle, Hardy, and two other betas, Kit and Jones, stood at attention when Lucas entered the office. Lucas said nothing, still playing with the necklace. “Seems like you had quite a night, boss,” Hardy chuckled. Lucas only lifted an eyebrow. “I saw him come in with Ayla, but the
With everything going on, Elaine was floating just a bit lighter. The money she had was going to the children’s hospital. How could that make her feel any better? She knew eventually people would find out about her cancer—but she planned to be long gone by that point. Nothing seemed like it could b
“The short version is Elaine didn’t leave the house for two days. She claimed to Harriet she had a massive migraine. But then today they left the house as though nothing had happened. She and Harriet went to the children’s hospital.” Hardy was burying the lead—he didn’t know how to tell his Alpha t
“So, are we just gonna stay in the dark here?” Liam tried to ask Elaine as they followed Mr. Jefferson. He said he had something to show the small group. “Yes,” Elaine joked back. “You’ll never know why I’m donating money to a children’s hospital.” Harriet chuckled. “How did you end up roping us i
“So bossy.” “Thank you, I know.” Elaine brought her two friends into the hospital, making their way to the front desk. “I’m here to see Mr. Jefferson. I’m Elaine.” The woman at the desk nodded. “Of course, he’s been expecting you.” Instead of letting her friends ask a thousand questions, Elaine







