Chapter 379

Dr. Fletcher appeared as if summoned, his timing suspiciously perfect. "Perhaps

you should use Alpha Stone's comfortable vehicle as transportation," he

suggested diplomatically.

He gently ushered Evelyn toward my car before she could protest. I realized Dr.

Fletcher was responsible for the flat tire, but Olivia wouldn't apologize for

suspecting me.

If it were only herself, Olivia wouldn't have gotten into my car. But Dr. Fletcher's

words made sense for her mother's condition.

She knew Evelyn needed rest and protection from the cold wind. Her health was

more important than avoiding my presence.

Lucas agreed, prioritizing Evelyn's wellbeing over being in the same car as

someone they disliked. Evelyn sat in the back seat, and Olivia and Lucas

followed.

Dr. Fletcher signaled me with a subtle nod. "Call Maxwell yourself," I told him

quietly.

"Thank you, Alpha Stone," he replied, clearly delighted with the arrangement.

I felt it was worth every penny. Millions in moonlight herbs in exchange for a ride

together was a bargain to me. My wolf was pleased to have my mate's scent filling

my car again.

Lucas?" Evelyn asked

leather seat.

than

ignored my presence completely.

was afraid he was busy," Olivia replied

boyfriend. You need to get used to troubling him,"

her words like silver daggers to my

trouble people

with anything,

about him."

Evelyn acknowledge Lucas

beneath my

Maple Grove Cottage. I saw

presence a stark reminder

Evelyn out of the car. "Thank you

safely," he said to me,

face darkened, but I was interrupted by

called out

bitterness welled up inside me as I remembered when I had also

affection by

held Lucas's hand

"Lucas,

come over

you have time. I'll cook

focused

and have lost weight."

remained silent, but she didn't

perfect shape, he didn't refute

and looked at Olivia with gentle eyes. "Olivia, is that okay?"

seeking her permission.

to

depended on

deliberately distance herself from Lucas. She wanted

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