Her curiosity seemed endless, jumping from professional accomplishments to personal anecdotes with
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typical pack social enthusiasm.
“Adrian, I have to ask,” Lily said with a mischievous grin. “Why didn’t you accept my confession back In
college?”
She leaned forward with exaggerated hurt. 1 was quite the catch, you know. My brief crush on the campus heartthrob from the rival law school deserved better treatment.”
I glanced at Olivia, who was engrossed in a conversation with Rebecca about potential office locations. Her profile was elegant as she discussed business logistics with characteristic focus.
“I had someone I liked back then,” I replied smoothly, hoping to deflect further questioning.
Lily’s curiosity immediately peaked like a hunting wolf catching an interesting scent. “Really? Who was it?” She pressed closer with obvious excitement. “You have to tell us now! Was she from our university or yours?” I fell into awkward silence, unsure how to navigate this particular minefield. Admitting my long–standing admiration for Olivia seemed inappropriate given our new professional relationship.
Lily’s eyes narrowed with sudden speculation. “Wait, your silence is very suspicious.”
She tilted her head with growing amusement. “Don’t tell me you preferred male wolves? That would explain everything!”
“What do you mean? Lawyer Sinclair, are you…” Olivia looked at us in surprise, her amber eyes wide with hesitation,
I quickly waved my hands in denial, feeling heat rise in my cheeks. “No, no. My preferences are completely
normal.”
Lily squinted at me suspiciously, clearly enjoying my discomfort. Then why don’t you say who you liked?” “…” I began, struggling to find appropriate words.
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“What are you chatting about that seems so entertaining?” My cold voice cut through their conversation like a blade.
I had been watching from across the café, my wolf bristling with territorial displeasure at seeing Lily so animated with another male.
Lily’s back stiffened instantly, and the smile on her face froze completely. Her beta wolf recognized the dominance in my tone immediately.
I casually pulled out a chair and sat down, staring at Lily with a half–smile that didn’t reach my eyes. “Lily, since when have you become so familiar with Adrian Sinclair?”
My voice carried subtle menace that made her fidget nervously in her seat.
Lily faltered, forcing a bright smile that looked painfully artificial. “Brother… I’m just introducing a law firm partner to Olivia.”
Her use of the familial term was deliberate, reminding everyone of our pack connections while trying to deflect my obvious displeasure.
I glanced at Adrian with obvious territorial displeasure, then turned back to Lily. “Is that so? How come I
heard you asking him why he didn’t accept your confession back in college?”
My tone was mocking, designed to embarrass her in front of the group
“You misheard,” Lily protested weakly, her cheeks flushing with mortification.
Olivia and Rebecca exchanged meaningful glances, clearly sensing the strange pack dynamics between Lily and me. The tension was thick enough to cut with a knife.
Lily suddenly stood up, pulling out her phone with obvious desperation.
from my pack.”
nh, I just received an urgent call
She avoided eye contact with everyone. “I need to leave immediately. Sorry for cutting this short.”
Seeing her obvious escape attempt, Olivia looked at Rebecca knowingly. “She’s clearly acting”
I glanced at Adrian one more time with unmistakable territorial displeasure. “I should be leaving as well.”
My wolf was satisfied with disrupting their cozy gathering and establishing my claim over Lily.
I caught up with Lily in the parking lot outside Silverleaf Café. She was walking quickly toward her car, clearly hoping to avoid confrontation.
“Running away from me now?” I called out, my voice carrying across the empty lot.
Before she could respond, I forced her into my arms against the side of her vehicle. My wolf purred with satisfaction at having her close again.
Lily struggled to push me away, her hands pressing against my chest. “Don’t do this outside! What if Olivia sees us later?”
Her voice carried genuine panic at the thought of discovery.
I sneered, tightening my grip possessively. “Are you afraid of Olivia seeing us or afraid of your favorite lawyer seeing us?”