Chapter 14 Pressure Release Lucas ' POV ' I need to get the fuck out of here before I lose it completely . ' The hospital corridor closes in on me , sterile walls making my wolf pace frantically . Every breath brings back the smell of Moira's blood , her pain , the systematic torture those animals put her through . My hands shake as I stride toward the exit , rage burning through my veins like acid. The urge to shift , to hunt , to tear apart every person who hurt my mate threatens to explode outward . ' She's already terrified of everything . Last thing she needs is to see me go feral . ' I push through the front doors , immediately opening a mind - link to Rex and Nolan . ' Training field . Now . Rogue sightings near the western border.' ' On our way , ' Rex responds . Chapter Unlocked , Enjoy Reading! I start jogging toward the training grounds , blocking Logan's attempts to reach me through our twin bond . He'll want to talk it through , be reasonable . Right now I need to be unreasonable . ' How is she so fucking strong ? How did she survive eighteen years of that hell ? ' From the moment the mate bond snapped into place , I knew she was special . But seeing her broken body , hearing what they'd done ... ' I'm going to find every single one of them . ' My wolf howls with bloodlust . But first , she needs to heal . Needs to trust us . And that means I can't go around looking like a barely contained psychopath . ' What if I scare her ? What if she sees just another violent man who could hurt her ? ' " Lucas ! " I spin around . Lila Morrison stands twenty feet away , blonde hair perfect , wearing a tight 21:29 7.91 % sundress . She smiles that practiced smile I remember from too many drunken nights . ' Oh , for fuck's sake . Not now . ' " Fancy running into you here . " She saunters closer , hips swaying . " Lucky me , right ? " " What are you doing on Crimson Eclipse territory ? " " Training exchange . " She runs a finger down my bare chest , making my skin crawl . " Getting to see you again ." I step back sharply . " Don't ." " Come on . We used to have so much fun together . " " That was a mistake . Multiple mistakes . " She presses against my chest . " Mistakes that felt pretty good " " Stop. " I grab her wrists , firmly removing her hands . " Whatever we had , it's over . " Her face twists with irritation . " You used to be a lot more fun . " ' I found my mate , you predatory bitch . ' " I grew up . Now leave me alone . " She grabs my arm as I turn away . " Lucas , wait " " We were both drunk and stupid , using each other to avoid real problems . " The words come out harsh . " Stay away from me , Lila . I mean it . " I open a mind - link to Rex . ' Babysit Lila Morrison . Keep her away from the hospital and away from me . ' ' Want me to take one for the team ? ' Rex's mental grin filters through . ' Just keep her away from my mate . ' ' Your what now ? ' ' Long story . Handle it . ' 21:29 7.65 % I close the link and open a group connection with Logan and Rosalie . ' We have a problem . Lila's here , being her usual charming self . Someone needs to keep her away from Moira . ' ' What's that bitch want ? ' Rosalie's mental voice sharpens . ' Me , apparently . ' ' Fix your own mess , ' Rosalie cuts in . ' You stuck your dick in crazy , you deal with the consequences . Take responsibility like a grown - up . ' She closes the connection . ***** The waiting room is busier when I return . Logan sits scrolling through emails , Jaxon looks like death in the corner , and Aunt Nora talks quietly with a nurse . " Aunt Nora . Everything okay ? " " Lucas , sweetheart . " Her face lights up . " I'm here about our guest from Phantom Veil . Lila Morrison . Her mother contacted me after she got into trouble back home . " " She needs to go back . Today . " " Is there a problem ? " " We have history , and right now I need her nowhere near my mate . " Nora's eyebrows shoot up . " Your mate ? " " Long story . She's in a delicate situation . Having my past mistakes causing drama won't help ." " Of course . I'll make arrangements immediately . " Lila appears in the doorway , changed into tight jeans and a low - cut top . " Lucas ! I was hoping we could " " Miss Morrison . " Aunt Nora's voice cuts like ice . " You'll be returning to Phantom Veil this 21:29 7.81 % afternoon . " " What? But I just got here ! " Lila's voice jumps . " Mother said I'd be training for a month ! " " Circumstances have changed . " Lila's face goes white , then red . " You can't send me back ! Do you know what she'll do to me ? " " That's between you and your mother . " " This isn't fair ! " That's when she notices Jaxon . Her expression shifts , eyes narrowing as she studies his haggard appearance , the blood on his clothes . A cruel smile spreads across her face . " Well , well . Jaxon Castellano . Shouldn't you be home with daddy ? " Her voice drips false sweetness . " They're looking for you . Dominic's been asking around , wondering where his loyal son ran off to . " Jaxon goes rigid . " I heard interesting rumors about a certain little sister of yours . Something about her disappearing right when she was supposed to report to Alpha Sterling . Your father's not happy . " ' Oh , this bitch needs to go . Right fucking now . ' 21:29 Chapter Comment ( 2 ) 7.91 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!