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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.

at him in

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

fact that he had noticed such a personal detail about me

oddly touching.

pouring the fragrant tea. The warm, spicy aroma was

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

taking a sip of the tea. The blend of herbs immediately eased the

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

"James is here? When did he get

this morning. He seems quite protective of

was a note in Lucas's voice I couldn't quite identify-not jealousy,

the police precinct. We stopped by my mother's room first, where James sat vigilantly by her

eyes serious for once. He

as he called

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his usual flirtatious tone absent. "How are you

his concern. "Lucas and I are

on the bat. "No one will get past me. Go find justice for

of gratitude for his loyalty. Between Lucas and

protected in my absence.

Police Precinct, we were immediately escorted to a private meeting room. To my surprise, Ethan

we entered, his expression professionally neutral. "Ms. Winters,

coming."

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