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His lips curved into a smile. “You like it then p>
“I do, I admitted.
“So what’s my reward?” Lucas asked, his eyes smiling.
I felt heat rise to my cheeks. “I’m not ready yet. I realized aloud, suddenly self-conscious.
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Lucas leaned closer, his scent enveloping me. “The only gift I want,” he whispered against my ear, “is right in front of me p>
My breath caught as I understood his meaning.
When his lips found mine, I didn’t resist, despite the exhaustion still lingering in my muscles from the previous night’s activities.
Hours later, as dawn began to creep through the curtains, I lay beside him my body pleasantly sore and utterly spent.
Lucas traced lazy patterns on my bare shoulder, seemingly energized rather than tired.
Dear Moon Goddess, I thought hazily, an Alpha who’s gotten a taste is certainly different. If every night was going to be like this, I wasn’t sure I’d survive the experience.
He leaned forward, and I instinctively pulled back, tucking myself against his chest instead.
“I can’t,” I whispered, my voice muffled against his shirt. “Lucas, I’m exhausted. I need to rest p>
He chuckled, the sound rumbling through his chest as he wrapped his arm around me, pulling me closer. “Sleep then, little wolf,” he
murmured, his breath warm against my hair. “I’ll just hold you p>
I melted into his embrace, the steady rhythm of his heartbeat beneath my ear more soothing than any lullaby. Safe in the circle of his arms, I
surrendered to exhaustion, drifting into a deep, dreamless sleep.
I woke to sunlight streaming through the partially open curtains and an empty space beside me. The clock read 11:07 AM. I sat up quickly,
surprised I’d slept so late.
A note rested on Lucas’s pillow, written in his precise handwriting:
* Pack business needs handling. Have a good rest.
-L
Beneath his initial was a small, hastily drawn wolf head that made me smile despite my disappointment at his absence.
It was so unexpectedly playful, so at odds with his usual formality.
I showered and dressed in comfortable clothes, then headed downstairs.
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The house was quiet except for the occasional sounds of someone moving in the kitchen. I expected to find Martha, but instead, a younger
woman with caramel-colored hair was arranging a tray.
She turned when I entered, offering a quick, professional smile. “Good morning, Ms Sullivan. Im Rose, filling in for Martha today. She needed a
personal day p>
“Oh. Good morning,” 1 replied, surprised. “Please, call me Tori.
Rose nodded, though her smile didn’t quite reach her eyes.
After breakfast, Rose approached with a small box, her smile gentle and motherly. “Alpha Lucas asked me to give you these p>
Morning-after pills.
I stared at the box briefly, a wave of conflicted emotions washing over me Maybe Lucas wasn’t ready for pup.
Without a word, I accepted them and swallowed the pills.
By the time I finished, a strange heaviness had settled in my limbs.
I gripped the edge of the counter, trying to steady myself. My lungs felt constricted, each breath shallower than the last.
Something’s wrong. Tracy growled, her presence surging forward protectively. The pill. It was the pill.
The doorbell rang, cutting through the buzzing that had begun in my ears
Rose hesitated, then moved to answer it, leaving me struggling to breathe on the kitchen floor.
“Tori? Where are you? I brought those notes you wanted!” Morgan’s cheerful voice echoed from the foyer.
I tried to call out, but my throat had closed to a pinhole.
“Tori?” Morgan’s voice came closer. I heard her enter the kitchen, then a sharp intake of breath. “Oh my God! Tori p>
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2/2 12:14 Thu, Feb 19 m Claimed by the Alpha’s Love Chapter 159 Lucas’s POV: 63% I was halfway through my notes for the Alpha Alliance meeting when my phone vibrated against the conference table. Matthew’s name flashed on the screen. I frowned, silently excusing myself from the table with a brief nod to the other Alphas. “This better be important,” I said, stepping into the hallway. “Oh, it is,” Matthew’s voice came through with that casual tone he used when delivering serious news. “Your little Omega is currently in my medical center. Allergic reaction to morning-after pills p> My grip tightened on the phone, shock and tension coursing through me. What are you talking about p> “I’m saying your mate is in a hospital bed because she had an allergic reaction to emergency contraception.” His voice turned accusatory. “Seriously, old friend? You’re an Alpha who can’t be bothered with protection? Just give the girl morning-after pills p> I felt Duke stirring inside me, a low growl building in my chest. “I never gave her any pills p> “Well, someone did. In your name,” Matthew said. “And now she’s here, looking like hell. Thought you’d want to know p> I was already walking toward the exit. “I’m on my way. Which room p> “317. Third floor, west wing,” Matthew replied. “I’ll be there in fifteen minutes,” I said, ending the call. I returned briefly to the conference room, informing that an emergency required my immediate attention. The meeting would need to be rescheduled. The antiseptic smell of Moontouch Medical Center hit me as soon as I stepped off the elevator. Through the partially open door, I could hear Morgan’s voice. “Why are you still here anyway? Don’t you have doctor things to do p> “I’m on duty,” Matthew responded, his tone flippant. “Considering my friendship with Lucas, I thought I should stay until she stabilized p> “I’m here, and that’s enough,” Morgan retorted. “I can take care of her just fine without you hovering around p> Matthew’s response was cut short as I pushed the door open. His eyes met mine first, relief evident in his expression. “Lucas,” he acknowledged, then glanced at Morgan whose entire demeanor had shifted from confrontational to nervous in an instant. Her shoulders hunched slightly, and she seemed to make herself smaller in my presence. My attention turned immediately to Tori lying in the hospital bed. “How is she?” I asked, my voice tight. Editorial board Editorial Board: Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.