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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.

him in

touched his lips. "Your scent changes slightly. Most wolves wouldn't

fact that he had noticed such a personal detail

oddly touching.

pouring the fragrant tea. The

usually intimidating demeanor softened in the morning light. "We should visit the Shadow Creek Police Precinct after breakfast. I want to hear directly from the officers about

blend of herbs immediately eased

Knight arrived while you were sleeping," Lucas informed me. "He's

on my tea. "James is here? When

seems quite protective of you and

voice I couldn't quite identify-not jealousy, exactly,

We stopped by my mother's

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

Bat, as

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flirtatious tone absent. "How are you holding

managing," I replied, touched by his concern. "Lucas and I are

bat. "No one will get past

I felt a surge of gratitude for his loyalty.

protected in my absence.

we were immediately escorted to a private meeting room. To my surprise, Ethan Stone was already there, deep in conversation with

looked up as we entered, his expression professionally neutral. "Ms. Winters, Mr. Blackwood, thank you

coming."

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