Mag-log inLucas 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
As her eyes began to glaze over, Lucas felt his own anger thrumming in the back of his throat. Why did she only stand there quietly? His Luna was making things more complicated for everyone. He wanted to understand why she was doing this, what her game could possibly be. Hadn’t Elaine caused enough
“You’re causing a scene,” Lucas growled. Elaine let out a subtle huff of laughter that only the three of them could hear. “What is wrong with you?” Ayla, however, cried harder onto Lucas. “I’m sorry, Elaine! I never meant for things to go this way, please believe me!” She pushed her head into the m
“It doesn’t matter,” she purred. “I already called Lucas. He’ll be here soon.”Harriet scoffed, folding her arms across her chest. “So what? Lucas is Elaine’s husband. Even if he’s been harsh, he’s never publicly humiliated her. What makes you think he’ll side with you now?”Ayla only chuckled darkl
Elaine cradled the phone between her shoulder and ear. The doctor’s voice crackled softly through the line.“I’m sorry, Luna Elaine. We’ve searched every archive, every backup. There’s nothing.”“Gone?” she repeated, her voice quiet, almost amused.“Yes,” the doctor said, his worry tangible. “All we







