Lucian

“I’ll write you some prescriptions, Alpha,” the doctor said, scribbling quickly on a sheet of paper and handing it to me, “She needs to take these every day. It’ll help clear any residue of the peanut protein from her system.”

“Thank you, doctor,” I said, turning to leave his office.

“Alpha Blackwell,” he called, stopping me mid-step.

I turned back to face him. “Yes?”

He hesitated for a moment, his pen still in his hand. “I know it’s not really my place to say this, but… the girl, aside from her allergies, she seems frightened. A little too often.”

My brows drew together slightly.

He continued carefully, “Is there...