LOGINI really hope Alex doesn't get hurt. do you like Alex?
Vivian's POVI pulled away from him instantly, my eyes widening.His grip around my palm tightened, pressing the small item he'd placed in it harder against my skin."You're asking me to poison the alpha of this pack!" I whispered, trying to make him see reason while also prying his fingers off.Both attempts seemed futile, since he didn't let me go or loosen his grip."It doesn't have to be permanent. Just put him to sleep long enough to get everything done and deal with Darius. You might want to deny it, but you and I both know this can only work if the alpha isn't active."I stopped struggling for a moment, glaring at nothing. "Why are you telling me? Lucien would do this gladly."He took in a breath, pursing his lips. "Lucien is already carrying a lot. I can't add this to his burdens.""But you can add it to mine.""You care less about the alpha than he does. I doubt you'll lose a night of sleep over this once he's knocked out."I couldn't bring myself to deny it, so I moved on to
Vivian's POV I darted after her without a second wasted, cursing under my breath at Lucien. Maybe making him loose-lipped wasn't such a great idea after all. It took a good amount of time to catch up to Wendy, and only because she stopped herself, already a sobbing mess. As soon as I reached her, she turned to me, wrapping her arms around my neck and staining my skin with her tears. "Tell me that isn't true. Alpha Lucien...does he actually plan to kill my brother?" I shook my head, unable to produce a verbal response for a long time, because even though he'd denied it, I still didn't know. "Alex will be fine. Lucien and I will sort this out. He doesn't even have to know yet, okay? But if this spreads, people could panic, and we can't have that with the alliance we just made." "You made an alliance? Is that why you were gone the whole night and most of today?" she asked, hiccuping, clearly still disturbed by the words she'd overheard. Lucien came to a halt next to us, his face
Lucien's POVI watched as my father finally drifted back into an uneasy sleep and slipped out of the room, shutting the door calmly behind me.Vivian was already approaching with Eric behind her.He didn't look very excited to examine my father but went in all the same, leaving me alone with her and the brooding shifter standing in the corner."You left her out here?" I asked. While it was a relief that my father hadn't spotted her, she could have taken the chance to run off."The pack's security has been heightened since the attack anyway. Besides, she's not a prisoner. She, like her people will, came here by choice." Vivian replied, frowning."Something wrong?" I asked, hoping to see the even growing tension between us.We hadn't gotten a good enough chance to speak since our arrival back because of my father and his crappy timing."What did he say?" she asked, crossing her arms over her chest. "Or is that another thing you can't tell me?"My mind raced, unsure of how to respond to
Lucien's POV My father stared back at me, his eyes narrowed, filled with confusion and clearly displeased. His shock only grew when the door flung open and Vivian stepped in, glancing between us. My eyes widened as I waited for the shifter to step in too, but she shut the door behind her, coming in alone. I let out a sigh of relief. Of course Vivian was smart enough to know better than to bring the shifter in here. "Father... how are you feeling?" I finally asked, treading carefully to avoid startling him. Knowing my father, he was fine before he saw me come in here alive. "Lucien... how long...?" "About a week. Not very long. I took over for you while you were unconscious." He frowned, clenching and unclenching his fists as if to check if they still worked. Then he frowned up at me. "That's good. That's very good. You stepped up when your pack needed you." Him being awake meant the power of being alpha automatically defaulted back to him, which meant every action I had take
Vivian's POV In my dazed, barely conscious state, I could barely register Wendy's words. And when I did, I shut it down instantly. There was no way that was possible. Then Lucien darted off from where he stood behind me, his footsteps crunching against the stony path. "I'm guessing this will lead to a delay in our agreement?" Sansa asked, drawing my attention to her. My eyes darted between her and Lucien's receding back before eventually settling. "Probably. We weren't expecting the alpha to wake up so soon," I mumbled. All things considered, I'd hoped he wouldn't wake up at all. "Let's go." I made my way down the path after Lucien, the last bubbles of sleep vanishing after the first few steps. Sansa kept up with me well and stayed silent for the first half of the walk before speaking. "So what happens now?" "What?" "The alpha is awake. Which means he can go against the original plan. If he does that, the deal is off. I'm not telling you anything," Sansa said, h
Lucien's POVThe words were barely out of her mouth before Karla reached out and grabbed her."Absolutely not. Have you completely lost your mind?" she screeched, shaking the girl with each sentence."With all due respect, it's my choice. And I choose to go with them."My eyes narrowed. I didn't want her anywhere near Vivian. "Why?"She pursed her lips. "I have my reasons. I'm entitled to my secrets just like you are.""If she wishes to go with them, then she can. They're leaving now, though, so if you need anything, get it quick," Robb said.I glanced at him, frowning openly now. "You'd let her come with us? Seriously?"The man had given me little reason to distrust him, and I'd come close to even forgiving him for trying to kidnap Vivian. Close, but not quite there."She's right. It's her choice." He shrugged. "And telling her to stay back would be equal to telling you I don't trust you.""You don't," I mumbled.Vivian cleared her throat, drawing his attention to us. "You seem very.







