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The next morning, I returned to find Lucas exactly where I'd left him, his vigilant presence unchanged despite the hours that had

passed.

"You stayed all night," I observed, setting down my bag.

"I said I would,” he replied simply, rising from the chair. "Your mother's condition is stable. There's been no change."

I nodded, both relieved and disappointed. Stable meant she wasn't getting worse, but she also wasn't waking up.

"You must be hungry," Lucas said, checking his watch. "The private dining area should be open. Join me for breakfast."

It wasn't really a question, but I found I didn't mind his commanding tone. After the emotional roller coaster of the past few days,

there was something comforting about not having to make decisions.

The medical den's private dining area was quiet, reserved for pack officials and special guests. Lucas had already arranged for

food to be waiting for us-a selection of fresh fruits, venison sausage, and warm bread.

As we ate, Lucas pushed a thermos toward me. "Spiced Longan-Ginger Red Date Tea," he explained. "It helps with the pain.

looked at him in surprise. "How did you

a smile touched his lips. "Your scent changes slightly. Most wolves wouldn't notice, but

that he had noticed such a personal detail about me was both embarrassing

oddly touching.

I said, pouring the fragrant tea.

light. "We should visit the Shadow Creek Police Precinct after breakfast. I want

blend of herbs immediately eased the

sleeping," Lucas informed

"James is here? When did

seems quite protective

couldn't quite identify-not jealousy, exactly,

prepared to leave for the police precinct. We stopped by my mother's room first, where

as we entered, his amber-flecked eyes serious for once. He held a

Bat, as

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flirtatious tone absent. "How are you

touched by his concern. "Lucas and I are heading to the police station to check on Victoria's

tightening on the bat. "No one will get past

I felt a surge of gratitude for

protected in my absence.

the Shadow Creek Police Precinct, we were immediately escorted to a private meeting room. To

we entered, his expression professionally

coming."

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