Alpha King Chases Abandoned Luna

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My handbag and phone were missing left behind at the restaurant in my desperate escape from Miles.

After signing the discharge papers at the nurses' station, I stood outside the hospital entrance, wondering

how to get back to Maple Grove.

The night air was cool against my skin. I wrapped my arms around myself, contemplating whether to call a

taxi or walk to the nearest bus stop.

A sleek black car pulled up beside me, its engine purring softly. The window rolled down, revealing Lucas Blackwood's concerned face.

"Miss Winters," he said, his voice carrying a warmth that contrasted with the cool night. "I'm glad to see you're

awake."

He stepped out of the car, his tall figure commanding yet non-threatening. “I'll take you home, he offered gently.

Relief washed over me. I accepted his offer with a grateful nod and slid into the passenger seat.

"Mr. Blackwood, could you take me to the Stone family's old house?" I asked, thinking of Matriarch Evelyn. I needed her comforting presence tonight.

Lucas nodded, directing his driver without question. As we drove through the quiet streets, he turned to me

with regret in his eyes.

apologize for tonight's incident," he said. "I was supposed to be your dinner companion, not Miles. I promise

I assured him. "You came when I needed

We fell into comfortable silence for the remainder of

arrived at the Stone family's old house, Bernard Sheppard opened the door before we could knock. His dignified manner

Mr. Blackwood," he greeted us with a slight bow.

adding, "She specifically mentioned hoping

led us through the familiar hallways to the living room where Matriarch

favorite armchair.

face lit up at the sight of us together. "Wanwan! Lucas!" she exclaimed,

"What a pleasant surprise!"

Stone," I greeted, bending to kiss

Stone," Lucas said respectfully, bowing his

her eyes twinkling with

affectionately.

you prepare some tea for our guest?" she suggested, her tone making it clear this was more than a

To my surprise, Matriarch Evelyn followed

Bernard.

alone, "what

off guard. "He's very kind," I

I could say more, Matriarch Evelyn's face lit up with delight.

to the living room.

she said, taking my arm. "Let's not keep

herself between