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
Lucas turned and walked away, already back to thinking about the summit, the delegates, the power plays waiting ahead. Everything he did was for the future.The future had always included Elaine. No one had ever stood beside him like she had. He’d continue on this same path, and eventually, he knew
Lucas hesitated, for the first time in his life. As his heart pounded in his ears, he wondered what Elaine’s medical file would have to tell him. In a way, he wasn’t sure if he wanted to know.If Elaine was truly dying, then he had made some terrible mistakes. He barely glanced at the folder Kyle’s
Elaine could hear Lucas snoring beside her. It felt comforting in the least, and she was glad to have taken care of at least one issue for the night.There was a nagging feeling in the back of Elaine’s mind. What would Lucas say when she was gone? Would he care? Or would he walk away as easily as he
“Lie down for me, okay? Lie down, I’ll get you water.” But Lucas wasn’t having any of it. He grabbed her hand before it could move too far. “No. Wait.” She froze in place, not sure what to do. In a moment of weakness, something Lucas would never admit to after that night, he quietly begged her to







