~Lucienne~I was expecting Dr. Hayes at the door but instead, it was Killian... Sorry, I meant Alpha Killian. The moment he mentioned therapy, it felt like all the demons I locked away in a box began to laugh, mocking me for thinking I could bury them without a hitch. That wasn't my main problem though. It was doctor Hayes. Earlier, from the corner of my eye, I saw her pain etched on her face, and it made me feel like I had committed some unforgivable sin by hugging Killian. I couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt, and I knew I had to confront it. So, despite my initial reluctance, I decided to seek out Dr. Hayes and clear the air.As I stepped out of my room, my heart pounded in my chest with each step I took towards Dr. Hayes's office. I couldn't help but wonder what her reaction would be when I confronted her about what I saw earlier. Would she be angry with me for getting too close to Killian? Or would she understand my actions?When I arrived at her office, however, I was met
~Doctor Hayes~“You think she believed it?” My wolf asked and I merely shook my head.“She should. She felt pretty convinced to me,” I replied, falling into my chair with a sigh. What was I thinking, imagining Killian would ever be mine? Even without realizing he's her mate, he still cares for her. Despite my looks, degrees and accomplishments, it felt like I was never anyone's perfect half.“Can't wait to go home and gulp down that bottle of wine,” I grumbled, packing my things from the table now. What I said to Lucienne was the truth as I can't treat a patient if I was broken myself.With a heavy heart, I began clearing out my office, packing away the files and notes that had accumulated over the week. It was bittersweet to leave behind the familiar surroundings and closeness to the man of my dreams, but I knew it was time to move on.As I locked up the office for the last time, a sense of emptiness washed over me. I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness but I knew it was for the
~Lucienne~ As Dr. Hayes left the room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness wash over me. The news of her departure and the impending change in my recovery left me feeling adrift, unsure of what the future held. Alone in my room, I tried to push aside my feelings of unease and focus on the present. Dinner arrived shortly after, brought in by one of the nurses who had been attending to me since my arrival. Their familiar faces and comforting presence helped to ease some of the tension that had been building within me. As I ate my meal, my thoughts turned to the pack hierarchy, a topic that had been on my mind since my arrival. Despite the outward appearance of unity, I couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to the pack than met the eye. Once I had finished eating, I approached one of the nurses, a kind-hearted woman named Emily, and decided to broach the topic with her. "Nurse Emily, can I ask you something?" Emily smiled warmly, her eyes filled with curiosi
~Lucienne~ My heart skipped a beat at his words, the implications sinking in slowly. Killian, the Alpha himself, would be overseeing my treatment personally. It was both terrifying and exhilarating to think that he would be so involved in this. I expected him to assign a job to me and then distance himself from me immediately after I regained consciousness but it seemed the reverse was the case. "I... I don't know what to say," I stammered, my voice barely above a whisper as I struggled to process the sudden turn of events. Killian's gaze softened, and he went back to his seat now. "You don't have to say anything, Lucienne," he assured me, his voice gentle yet firm. "I want what's best for me and that means what's best for you, my personal assistant. If that means I have to step in personally, then so be it." “D-do you think an omega like me is fit to be by your side? As your personal assistant at that?” “You fit the criteria I seek, so I don't see why not. And yes, never regard
~Lucienne~ "Missing?" I repeated, my voice barely above a whisper as I struggled to process the news. "But... but how? What happened?" Killian shook his head, his expression grim. "We're not sure," he admitted, his voice tinged with frustration. "She was last seen leaving the hospital yesterday afternoon, and no one has heard from her since. We've launched a search party, but so far, there's been no sign of her." "How can that be?" I asked, my voice trembling with uncertainty as I turned to Killian for guidance. “Have you tried tracing the car she took home?” “Yes. The car successfully left our pack but after that, nothing.” “Nothing must happen to her,” I mumbled as I gripped my joggers. Could this be happening because she treated me? "Nothing would happen to her, Lucy. We'll do everything we can to find her," Killian replied, holding my hands. "I don't want you to worry. It'll all be fine, I promise. Now, let's focus on getting you settled into your new home. We don't want you
~Killian~ Rage. Anger. Pain. These were all I could feel and see when she whispered those words “You can't do that…” If not for the incident that happened back then, she would be in university, studying. Her parents should be holding balls to find suitors for her but instead, she was here, insisting that she deserves to live as an omega. Why? It took everything in me not to open my mouth to speak and ask her why she was punishing herself like this so I calmly asked her to freshen up before I left. Once I landed on the ground floor, I stormed out of the elevator and headed straight for the back of the house. My mind was a whirlwind of emotions, but one thought kept surfacing above all else- Daniel. I needed to find him. I needed to make him pay for what he did to Lucienne, for turning her into someone she wasn't meant to be. The rage bubbled inside me, fueling my thoughts as I reached the secluded spot where I usually stashed my clothes before shifting. With practiced ease, I le
~Lucienne~ The message from Dr. Hayes read, "Hello Lucienne, I hope this message finds you well. I apologize for the worry I may have caused by disappearing like that. Please know that I am safe and sound. I had a little accident on my way home but I am fine now. I just needed some time to rest and recuperate. I have been unable to reach the Alpha so please convey my apologies to him and let him know that I am truly sorry for any inconvenience I may have caused. Take care, Lucienne.” Relief flooded through me as I read Dr. Hayes' message. I quickly composed a reply, expressing my gratitude for her safety and assuring her that everything was alright on our end. Once the message was sent, I let out a sigh of relief and sank back onto the bed, a small smile tugging at the corners of my lips. It was such a relief to know that Dr. Hayes was safe and sound and that her disappearance had been due to a simple accident. With a contented sigh, I rose from the bed and made my way to the
~Lucienne~After finishing breakfast, Killian and I made our way to the third floor, where the therapists were waiting. I felt a knot of anxiety tightening in my stomach with every step we took. The thought of opening up to a stranger about my deepest fears and vulnerabilities was daunting, but I knew it was a necessary step for my healing process.As we reached the third floor, we entered a spacious room with large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Five people stood in a line, waiting for me. Three women and two men. They all appeared friendly, their expressions welcoming, but I couldn't help but feel a pang of nervousness.Killian and I sat down and he asked each of them to introduce themselves. Once they were done, I whispered to him, asking which of them Doctor Hayes recommended. I knew Doctor Hayes had excellent taste but as I glanced at the woman, an uneasy feeling washed over me. There was something about her that didn't sit right with me. Trusting my gut, I turned to
~Lucienne~Olivia's words sent a shiver down my spine, her anger still simmering beneath the surface despite her attempt at an apology. I forced a tight smile, trying to brush off her threat as if it were nothing more than empty words even though I knew they weren't. Killian stepped forward, breaking the handshake. "Alright, Olivia. Go cool off."With a final glare in my direction, Olivia turned on her heel and stalked away, her posture tense with anger. I let out a shaky breath, relieved that the confrontation was over, at least for now.As Olivia disappeared into the darkness, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate and before I knew it, the other warriors gathered around me, offering words of praise and encouragement for my defense skills during the spar."Nice moves out there, Lucy," one of them said, clapping me on the back with a grin. "You held your own against Olivia. Not an easy feat. She keeps acting like she's the boss. Good to see someone finally clap back for on
~Lucienne~Olivia's words sent a shiver down my spine, her anger still simmering beneath the surface despite her attempt at an apology. I forced a tight smile, trying to brush off her threat as if it were nothing more than empty words even though I knew they weren't. Killian stepped forward, breaking the handshake. "Alright, Olivia. Go cool off."With a final glare in my direction, Olivia turned on her heel and stalked away, her posture tense with anger. I let out a shaky breath, relieved that the confrontation was over, at least for now.As Olivia disappeared into the darkness, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate and before I knew it, the other warriors gathered around me, offering words of praise and encouragement for my defense skills during the spar."Nice moves out there, Lucy," one of them said, clapping me on the back with a grin. "You held your own against Olivia. Not an easy feat. She keeps acting like she's the boss. Good to see someone finally clap back for on
~Lucienne~Olivia's words sent a shiver down my spine, her anger still simmering beneath the surface despite her attempt at an apology. I forced a tight smile, trying to brush off her threat as if it were nothing more than empty words even though I knew they weren't. Killian stepped forward, breaking the handshake. "Alright, Olivia. Go cool off."With a final glare in my direction, Olivia turned on her heel and stalked away, her posture tense with anger. I let out a shaky breath, relieved that the confrontation was over, at least for now.As Olivia disappeared into the darkness, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate and before I knew it, the other warriors gathered around me, offering words of praise and encouragement for my defense skills during the spar."Nice moves out there, Lucy," one of them said, clapping me on the back with a grin. "You held your own against Olivia. Not an easy feat. She keeps acting like she's the boss. Good to see someone finally clap back for on
~Lucienne~Olivia's words sent a shiver down my spine, her anger still simmering beneath the surface despite her attempt at an apology. I forced a tight smile, trying to brush off her threat as if it were nothing more than empty words even though I knew they weren't. Killian stepped forward, breaking the handshake. "Alright, Olivia. Go cool off."With a final glare in my direction, Olivia turned on her heel and stalked away, her posture tense with anger. I let out a shaky breath, relieved that the confrontation was over, at least for now.As Olivia disappeared into the darkness, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate and before I knew it, the other warriors gathered around me, offering words of praise and encouragement for my defense skills during the spar."Nice moves out there, Lucy," one of them said, clapping me on the back with a grin. "You held your own against Olivia. Not an easy feat. She keeps acting like she's the boss. Good to see someone finally clap back for on
~Lucienne~Olivia's words sent a shiver down my spine, her anger still simmering beneath the surface despite her attempt at an apology. I forced a tight smile, trying to brush off her threat as if it were nothing more than empty words even though I knew they weren't. Killian stepped forward, breaking the handshake. "Alright, Olivia. Go cool off."With a final glare in my direction, Olivia turned on her heel and stalked away, her posture tense with anger. I let out a shaky breath, relieved that the confrontation was over, at least for now.As Olivia disappeared into the darkness, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate and before I knew it, the other warriors gathered around me, offering words of praise and encouragement for my defense skills during the spar."Nice moves out there, Lucy," one of them said, clapping me on the back with a grin. "You held your own against Olivia. Not an easy feat. She keeps acting like she's the boss. Good to see someone finally clap back for on
~Lucienne~Olivia's words sent a shiver down my spine, her anger still simmering beneath the surface despite her attempt at an apology. I forced a tight smile, trying to brush off her threat as if it were nothing more than empty words even though I knew they weren't. Killian stepped forward, breaking the handshake. "Alright, Olivia. Go cool off."With a final glare in my direction, Olivia turned on her heel and stalked away, her posture tense with anger. I let out a shaky breath, relieved that the confrontation was over, at least for now.As Olivia disappeared into the darkness, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate and before I knew it, the other warriors gathered around me, offering words of praise and encouragement for my defense skills during the spar."Nice moves out there, Lucy," one of them said, clapping me on the back with a grin. "You held your own against Olivia. Not an easy feat. She keeps acting like she's the boss. Good to see someone finally clap back for on
~Lucienne~Olivia's words sent a shiver down my spine, her anger still simmering beneath the surface despite her attempt at an apology. I forced a tight smile, trying to brush off her threat as if it were nothing more than empty words even though I knew they weren't. Killian stepped forward, breaking the handshake. "Alright, Olivia. Go cool off."With a final glare in my direction, Olivia turned on her heel and stalked away, her posture tense with anger. I let out a shaky breath, relieved that the confrontation was over, at least for now.As Olivia disappeared into the darkness, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate and before I knew it, the other warriors gathered around me, offering words of praise and encouragement for my defense skills during the spar."Nice moves out there, Lucy," one of them said, clapping me on the back with a grin. "You held your own against Olivia. Not an easy feat. She keeps acting like she's the boss. Good to see someone finally clap back for on
~Lucienne~Olivia's words sent a shiver down my spine, her anger still simmering beneath the surface despite her attempt at an apology. I forced a tight smile, trying to brush off her threat as if it were nothing more than empty words even though I knew they weren't. Killian stepped forward, breaking the handshake. "Alright, Olivia. Go cool off."With a final glare in my direction, Olivia turned on her heel and stalked away, her posture tense with anger. I let out a shaky breath, relieved that the confrontation was over, at least for now.As Olivia disappeared into the darkness, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate and before I knew it, the other warriors gathered around me, offering words of praise and encouragement for my defense skills during the spar."Nice moves out there, Lucy," one of them said, clapping me on the back with a grin. "You held your own against Olivia. Not an easy feat. She keeps acting like she's the boss. Good to see someone finally clap back for on
~Lucienne~Olivia's words sent a shiver down my spine, her anger still simmering beneath the surface despite her attempt at an apology. I forced a tight smile, trying to brush off her threat as if it were nothing more than empty words even though I knew they weren't. Killian stepped forward, breaking the handshake. "Alright, Olivia. Go cool off."With a final glare in my direction, Olivia turned on her heel and stalked away, her posture tense with anger. I let out a shaky breath, relieved that the confrontation was over, at least for now.As Olivia disappeared into the darkness, the tension in the air slowly began to dissipate and before I knew it, the other warriors gathered around me, offering words of praise and encouragement for my defense skills during the spar."Nice moves out there, Lucy," one of them said, clapping me on the back with a grin. "You held your own against Olivia. Not an easy feat. She keeps acting like she's the boss. Good to see someone finally clap back for on