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
66The surprise and shock were still fresh in my veins as the young nurse the one I caught having sex with Lucas stumbled upon us, her cheeks flushing a vibrant red. "Oh my god, what are you doing?" she yelped, her voice a loud echo in the sterile quietness of my office. She clapped her hands over her eyes and let out a small whimper of disbelief, before fleeing with her face buried in her hands.Nervously, I turned to Lucas, my heart pounding like a drum trapped in my chest. "Lucas, go after her," I stammered, my voice barely above a whisper.He gave me a mischievous grin, his eyes sparkling with an unspoken promise. "Don't worry, Lilian. She won't say anything," he assured me confidently."But how can you know that?" I questioned, my voice trembling.Instead of answering, he simply smiled mysteriously and moved towards the door. He paused at the threshold, turning to me with a flirtatious glint in his eyes. "Your lips have never tasted so sweet, Lilian," he said, his voice low and s
67I was taken aback. "How did you know that?" I asked.She smirked. "I'm a werewolf too, but from a different pack. It was me who recognized Lucas. That's his real name, by the way."Surprised, I leaned in closer. "Lucas? Yes he's the alpha of his pack?"She nodded. "Yes, and quite attractive too. I was hoping he could be my mate, but I was wrong.""How did you know about me?" I asked."He told me about you," she said. "Said you were his mate."I frowned. "What's the point of continuing a relationship with him to the point of having sex with him in the hospital's toilets?"She shrugged. "I lured him there. I've been in the human world for a while, and I rarely encounter other werewolves. I wouldn't miss the opportunity of having sex with a handsome werewolf, especially an alpha."Johanna looked around then said, "Oh, your friend seems to be getting impatient."As I turned to see Grace, I remembered that I had left her alone and I could see that she was starting to get impatient. I t
68Lucas looked at me with wide eyes, disbelief evident in his expression. "How is that even possible?" he asked, his voice filled with concern. "Who would want to harm you in the hospital of all places? And why during the fire?"Damien leaned forward, his eyes sharp with curiosity. "Did you see who it was? Do you have any idea who might want to hurt you like that?"I shook my head, feeling a shiver run down my spine as I recounted the terrifying ordeal. "No, I didn't see anyone," I admitted. "I had dozed off in my office and when I woke up, there was a fire raging outside. The door was blocked from the outside, and it took all my strength to force it open. That's when I realized that someone had deliberately placed a broom to keep me from escaping."I could see the fear in theirs eyes and knew that they were just as worried as I was. "I'm afraid that whoever started that fire meant for me to die," I confessed, my voice barely above a whisper. "They wanted to make it look like an acci
69Damien ran his hands through his hair in frustration, still struggling to come to terms with the situation. "Arson...I just can't believe someone would do this," he said, shaking his head in disbelief. I placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "I know it's hard to accept, but you saw the evidence. Michael seemed sure it was deliberately set," I reminded him gently. He turned to me with a sigh. "I should have listened to you earlier. You suspected foul play from the beginning and I didn't want to consider that possibility." His brows furrowed as he pondered who could be behind such a malicious act."Don't beat yourself up, you were just hoping for the best," I reassured him. "The important thing now is focusing on solutions."Damien nodded determinedly. "You're right. I need to put our patients first." He took out his phone and scrolled through his contacts. "Let me call Frank - he owns the gym next door. Maybe he can help us temporarily until the hospital is rebuilt."The phone
70Damien pulled up outside our home and turned to me with a reassuring smile. "Try and get some rest. I'll be back later to check on you." I nodded tiredly. "Thanks for the ride. Good luck sorting things out at the hospital."As I got out of the car, I heard the front door open and turned to see our three children - Landon, Lana and Liam - rushing over with concern. "Mum! Are you okay?" cried Lana, throwing her arms around me. I winced slightly at the contact on my burns but wrapped her in a hug. "I'm alright sweetie, just a little sore." I gave her a comforting squeeze before letting go. Landon frowned, taking in my disheveled appearance. "What happened? Why are your clothes all dirty?"I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "There was a fire at the hospital. I got caught up in it but I'm fine, just a few small burns."Liam's eyes went wide with worry. "A fire? Were you scared?" His innocent question made me pause. I knelt down to his level, meeting his gaze reassuringly. "I
71I rolled my eyes at Lucas's greeting, a habit when interacting with my former lover. While our history remained, my heart now belonged to Damien. Thankfully Mr. Watson had departed, sparing me further awkwardness."And what the situation at the gym?" I asked concerned. "The situation is under control, most patients moved to the gym for now," Lucas replied to my inquiry. I detected a hint of weariness in his tone; tending to the aftermath must have drained him. "And Damien?" I pressed, concern for my fiancé overriding other matters. Lucas sighed. "I left him overseeing cleanup but he was in a foul mood, snapping at anyone within earshot. Didn't seem like he'd be home anytime soon."My shoulders slumped at the news. The stress of the day still clung to me like a shroud, and I longed for Damien's comforting embrace. But his duties came first, as always."And you?" Lucas asked gently, gazing at me with a tenderness that still stirred emotion, despite my resolve. "How are you holdin