58Lilian POVHer response caught me completely off guard, and I couldn't help but burst into laughter. "A nurse-turned-mechanic, huh? That's quite a shift! But I can see how your attention to detail would come in handy in that field."Lisa immediately held her mouth as if she regretted her answer. Intrigued by her reaction, I asked her if there was a problem. "Is something wrong, Lisa?"She hesitated for a moment before answering, "I'm sorry, Lilian. I'm afraid my answer may have upset you."I chuckled, trying to hide my confusion. "Upset me? Why would it upset me?"She lowered her gaze, hesitating once again, and then finally spoke, "Well, you see, I work at your fiancé hospital where we first met, and I thought you'd have a certain image of me being fully dedicated to nursing. I didn't mean to disappoint you."I couldn't help but be amused by her concern. "Oh, Lisa! Don't you worry. I think it's amazing how you followed your passion and found new interests. It shows how versatile a
59Lilian POVLater, as I was engrossed in my work, a sudden knock interrupted my concentration. Irritated, I was about to called out to the person to enter, only to be taken aback as the door swung open to reveal Lucas striding in with his trademark arrogance. "Couldn't you wait until I gave you permission to enter? What if i was naked?" I snapped, my annoyance evident in my tone. But Lucas simply smirked in response, his handsome face betraying a hint of mischief. "Come on, Lilian. As far as I know, this won't be the first or last time I see you naked," he chuckled, his self-assurance oozing from every pore. My cheeks flushed at his audacious remark, a mix of embarrassment and frustration filling me."Enough!" I exclaimed, my anger bubbling to the surface. "It was a mistake for both of us that night." But Lucas only laughed dismissively, seemingly unperturbed by my words."Oh, yes. Let's console ourselves with that," he retorted, his tone dripping with sarcasm. Suddenly, his expre
60Lilian POVAt home, as we sat down to dinner, I looked at Damien and couldn't contain my fake excitement. "Guess what, Damien?" I exclaimed. "Logan has progressed with his investigations! He has a date with Lisa tonight and plans to use the opportunity to gather evidence."Damien paused, mid-bite of his delicious chicken parmigiana, and raised an eyebrow. "Lisa? Do you think she fits the profile of our culprit?" he asked, clearly curious.I carefully placed my fork down on my plate and rested both elbows on the table, crossing my hands. Thinking for a moment, I replied, "From my point of view, no, I don't believe Lisa is our culprit. But of course, I could be wrong. However, I have this gut feeling that tells me the real culprit is watching us from a distance, almost enjoying our confusion."Damien took a sip of his rich, full-bodied red wine and confidently stated, "I trust Logan's judgment. If he suspects Lisa, there must be a reason for it."Letting out a sigh, unsure of which d
61Lucas POV After paying the bill at the restaurant, I insisted on treating Lisa and we hailed a taxi to her apartment, where my investigation would begin.As we arrived at her cozy and inviting apartment, I couldn't help but be drawn to the warm and homely atmosphere. Soft lighting and tasteful decorations created a pleasant ambiance that put me at ease, at least momentarily.The walls were adorned with framed photographs, capturing precious moments and memories. The living room had a comfortable sofa and a large television, inviting relaxation. It had a warm and inviting ambiance.But my mind was preoccupied with the task at hand."Thanks for tonight, Logan. I had a wonderful time," Lisa said with a smile as we stood inside her apartment.Returning her smile, I replied, "The pleasure was all mine, Lisa. I'm glad we got to spend this time together."But behind that smile, I couldn't shake off my suspicions. I knew I had to act on them, even if it meant invading Lisa's privacy. So,
62Lilian POVInfuriated by Lucas behavior, I couldn't help but retort, "And by behaving this way, how exactly do you expect me to join your pack of my own free will? I am not some puppet to be forced into a role."With a stern expression, he coldly informed me," Lilian listen to me very well,” he began, his voice firm, “I would resort to force if necessary and make you my Luna." The threat hung heavily in the air, causing a mix of disappointment, annoyance, and anger to surge within me. Shaking my head, I decided to abruptly change the subject, trying to divert his attention."Is it possible that someone knew about your date with Lisa and purposefully placed the photo to frame her?" I questioned, my tone sharp with accusation. He let out a mocking laugh, his gaze piercing into me as though I were a fool. "Lilian, you always make these crazy assumptions," he scoffed. Just as his words echoed through the room, a sudden knock at the door interrupted us.Before we could give permission
63LilianI paused for a moment, trying to come up with a believable explanation. I couldn't reveal the truth about being a werewolf, so I apologized and faked a smile, "I'm sorry Grace, I had been lost in my own thoughts and not paying attention to our conversation. I'm sorry again." But Grace's curiosity persisted, and she urged me to elaborate. I took a deep breath, thinking quickly. How could I explain the concept of an alpha without giving away too much?"Well, in some groups or communities, there is a leader known as the alpha," I began, trying to choose my words carefully. "The alpha is usually the strongest and most dominant member, and their children are often seen as mischievous and capricious because they inherit some of those traits."Grace's eyes widened with intrigue, and she leaned in closer. "So, Logan is the son of this alpha? That's why he behaves that way?"I nodded, relieved that my explanation seemed to satisfy her curiosity. "Yes, exactly. Being the son of the a
64"Ughhh!"As I sat in my office, diligently preparing for the day's tasks, I was abruptly startled by the swinging open of the door. In stormed Lucas, who seemed to have a knack for interrupting my peace. Irritation bubbled up within me, and I shot him an angry glare, scolding him for his lack of manners."Lucas, what the hell was that? You can't just barge in without knocking," I hissed, my voice laced with frustration. "What if i was naked?"A mischievous smirk danced across his face as he leaned against the door, appearing to revel in my annoyance. "Well, maybe I wanted to catch you in a compromising state," he teased playfully, his eyes gleaming with a sense of mischief.Heat flushed across my cheeks as embarrassment washed over me. "Seriously? You actually wanted to see me naked?" I stammered, caught off guard by his audacity.Lucas remained leaning on the door, seemingly unaffected by my discomfort. "It's been a while since I've seen you naked, and I must say, it's rather enti
In the dimly lit basement parking, I stormed towards Damien's car, frustration and anger radiating from my every step. Slamming the car door shut, I caught a glimpse of Damien's concerned expression in the rearview mirror."Hey, how are you doing?" he asked cautiously.I couldn't help but respond with irritation, my voice laced with annoyance. "Do I look fine to you?"As we settled into the car, the sounds of the triplets arguing and yelling filled the confined space, their voices intertwining in a chaotic symphony of discord.Liam's voice rose above the others, exclaiming, "He took my toy!"Lana fired back, her voice filled with indignation, "No, I didn't! You're lying!"Landon attempted to mediate, his tone pleading, "Both of you, stop it!"Ignoring the children's bickering, I turned to Damien, my voice curt and impatient."Just start the car," I commanded, my tone leaving no room for argument.Damien, sensing the tension, leaned towards me, concern etched on his face."Did somethin