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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.

scent changes slightly. Most wolves wouldn't notice,

he had noticed

oddly touching.

I said, pouring the fragrant tea.

light. "We should visit the Shadow Creek Police Precinct after breakfast. I want to hear directly from the officers

of herbs

Lucas informed me. "He's with

choked on my tea. "James is

morning. He seems quite protective

couldn't quite identify-not jealousy, exactly,

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

for once. He held a baseball bat across his

Bat, as

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he greeted me, his usual flirtatious tone absent. "How are

concern. "Lucas and I are heading

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

determination was clear, and I felt a surge of gratitude for his loyalty. Between Lucas and James, my mother would be

protected in my absence.

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.

coming."

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