Chapter 84
Chapter 84
Tori’s POV:
The soft click of the door echoed in the darkness as Lucas left the bedroom
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I remained motionless on his bed, my ears catching every detail of his departure.
The small lamp near the bathroom door cast a warm glow across the unfamiliar space, illuminating just enough for my enhanced vision.
I released a shaky breath, finally allowing my racing heart to calm.
The memory of being carried in his arms, of his face hovering so close to ine, sent a fresh wave of heat through my body. My wolf, Tracy,
stirred within me.
Why did you make him stop? We need him, Tracy whined, pushing against my consciousness with undisguised longing.
Not now, not like this, I mentally responded, my cheeks burning at her directness. It’s not the right time.
Tracy retreated with reluctant acceptance, though I could still feel her confusion at my conflicting emotions.
Why me? I wondered, staring at the shadows dancing on the ceiling.
What could Lucas Grayson, the most powerful Alpha in Moonhaven, possibly want from a disgraced Omega like me?
Sleep came in fitful bursts, my dreams filled with blue eyes watching from clarkness.
Morning arrived with sunlight filtering through partially drawn curtains.
I stretched cautiously, my muscles stiff from yesterday’s tension.
After washing up, I ventured into the living room where Jack Green stood attention, his posture straightening as I entered.
“Good morning, Miss Sullivan,” he said formally. “Alpha had to attend to pick business but asked me to ensure you have everything you need p>
I nodded warily.
“He also instructed me to inform you that I will be your personal security etail going forward, Jack continued, his tone making it clear this wasn’t a request. “And here’s the medication from Elena that he arranged you p>
He handed me a small container of herbs.
The glass felt cool against my fingers as I accepted it reluctantly.
Lucas had thought of everything-a bodyguard, medication, probably even breakfast waiting.
Part of me felt a strange warmth spread through my chest at being so thoughly cared for, something I hadn’t experienced in years.
Yet another part rebelled against these arrangements made without my inut. I couldn’t decide whether to feel cherished or controlled- perhaps it was both.
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Thank you.” I finally sand, swallowing my pride.
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sche breaks, lack the mean mige School.
The familiar tabs pie sme mit after the distenting meeting in Lucas’s apartment. I slipped into my seat just as the bell rang
grateful that at least my academic sutine remained unchanged
Reoveen classes. Camel Cole approached me with unusual excitement igating his normally composed features.
He glancet cum beture leaming cirsen.
Have you heard the revs.” he astet teeging is wice low
The Mum’s family is falling apart. Someone sent an amus report to the Elder Council with excidence of their corruption.
I be my dextrous halfway into my bag. What kind of evidence
Sapnency, dreye been tribing enforcement officers, Daniel explained are wasting to build a case against you, working with Trent’s
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His eyes stume with mici. But now the Council has launched a full vestigation. There’s solid proof of their collaboration with corrupt
When did this happen.” I asked my voice barely shove a whisper.
The report vent in yesterday, but the evidence goes back tears. grandcher sits on the minor council-de sus the Morris family is
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Camel smilet. “Your luck is incredible, Tori. It’s like the Moon Goddess self is clearing your path. First, Trent loses his ab, and now this
I nodded mechanically, but my mind was mong
The wasn’t luck or done unnerventum.
City one person had bath the motive and the power to orchestrate such events
That evening, lacas armed to deler Elema s barbal medicine personal
I climbed to the passenger seat of his sleek black car acutely aware of presence beside me.
Even just afting there, doing nothing but breathing the same as made my cheeks flush with heat
Since the night he cared me to his bedroom, our encounter was charged with unspoken teasin
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“Daniel told me something interesting today,” I ventured. “He said the Morris family is being investigated. Apparently, they were working with
Trent’s parents to build a case against me, but someone reported them to the Elder Council p>
Lucas remained silent, his expression unchanged.
*Isn’t it strange how everything’s falling into place?” I continued, watching his reaction carefully.
“First, Trent loses his ability the same night he threatened me. Then the Morris family, who had attempted to help Trent, found themselves
facing corruption charges p>
I leaned slightly closer. “It’s almost as if someone is systematically removing every danger in my path p>
I held his gaze steadily. “Who do you think would do something like that?
Lucas turned to me then, his silver eyes reflecting the streetlights.
The corner of his mouth lifted in that not-quite-smile that made my heart race.
“Who do you think?” he countered softly.
I thought back to our brief history-how we’d barely interacted at first, yet each time we crossed paths, he’d inserted himself into my problems, solving them with an ease that should have been terrifying rather than comforting.
I looked away, feeling heat creep up my neck. “I suspect it’s someone with ulterior motives who’s trying to get close to me p>
“Ulterior motives?” Lucas repeated, amusement coloring his voice.
“You’re getting bolder,” he finally said, his deep voice rumbling with approval.
I realized with a start that he was right.
Since the night he’d rescued me from Trent, I’d gradually lowered my guard around him.
The Tori from a month ago would have been too intimidated to even hint such accusations. Now here I was, practically teasing an Alpha about his behind-the-scenes manipulations.
Instead of retreating back into my shell, I decided to press forward. If he could play games, so could I.
“Well,” I said with newfound confidence, meeting his silver gaze directly, my life lately.” I reached for my backpack at my feet. “But whoever it is…
don’t know who’s responsible for all these fortunate coincidences în n grateful. More than they probably realize p>
A flash of surprise crossed Lucas’s face before it transformed into something warmer, more appreciative.
“I should go,” I said quickly, hand already on the door handle.
‘I have class in fifteen minutes, and Professor Blake doesn’t tolerate tardiness, even from her star students p>
Before he could respond, I slipped out of the car and into the crisp evening air, feeling strangely happy.
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