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

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

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

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

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