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"Sorry, the number you dialed is powered off."

I exhaled with relief at the automated message. At this hour, Jay was probably still asleep. I quickly typed a text: "Call me when you wake up, then tucked my phone back into my handbag.

As I turned toward the subway entrance, a car horn sounded behind me. Lucas Blackwood's black Maybach idled at the curb, its engine purring softly. The powerful Alpha of the Moonstone Pack had waited for me.

I hesitated, then walked back to the car. Lucas leaned across and opened the passenger door.

"I thought you might need a ride after all," he said, his expression unreadable.

I slid into the leather seat, closing the door behind me. "Thank you, but-"

Remembering his earlier words about our arrangement, I stopped myself. We needed to maintain appearances, especially if Ethan had someone following me.

Lucas's lips curved into a gentle smile. "Not bad."

helpless look, and we exchanged smiles. The unspoken

I said as he pulled away from the curb. "What happened with the switched identities at that blind date? I was expecting

in front of my car that evening. I accidentally hit

eyes widened. "Is she

Medical Den, which is why Miles went in my place." His hands tightened on the

together. "So it was Isabelle who conspired with Miles to

so. I'm sorry

noticing his obvious discomfort. “Isabelle is infatuated with you,

snapped toward me, genuine surprise in his eyes. "No. Absolutely not. I don't like her.

smile. "You don't need to explain yourself

to relax, sensing my indifference. "Speaking of Isabelle, what do you plan to do about her? I could

the offer, but

Canis Enterprises, Lucas pulled over a few blocks

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