Chapter Sixteen:

Lucy sat at the table in the Pack's common area, her mind racing with thoughts of Ethan. She knew he was still out there somewhere, lurking in the shadows and waiting for his next move. She couldn't shake off the fear that he would do something terrible to her or her unborn child.

As she nursed her cup of tea, Marcus entered the room, a concerned look etched on his face. "Lucy, we need to talk," he said, taking a seat beside her.

Lucy looked up at him, her eyes filled with worry. "What is it, Marcus? Has something happened?"

Marcus took her hand, the warmth of his...