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
The night pressed heavy against the tall windows of Lucas’s villa, shadows slanting across the marble floors like silent scars. Ayla sat perched beside him on the velvet couch, a damp towel folded carefully in her delicate hands.Lucas leaned back, eyes closed, exhaustion dragging at his bones. The
“I got this for you, in case you needed it.” He handed the bag to her, and Elaine gently took it from her. When she peered inside, she saw some feminine hygiene products, a small bottle of over the counter pain medication, and a few truffles.For a moment, Elaine was confused, Then she remembered sh
Elaine stepped out of the summit hall, the night air crisp against her flushed skin. Each breath burned in her chest, sharp and fleeting, like her life was already fading into the wind. Her steps were careful as she descended the stone steps, her fingers brushing along the cold railing for balance.
She let out a breathy, almost tired laugh, and for a second he saw behind her cold mask, the woman he had ignored for so long. The one who’d once waited for him at night, who’d stood beside him when no one else did. The one whose smile had once belonged only to him.And now, there was nothing left.







