LUCY
I paced back and forth in my small, dimly lit room, my mind spinning with a plan I had concocted to outsmart Cade. The moon's pale light filtered through the window, casting an ethereal glow on my face as I plotted my next move.
I called Nathan into the room. He entered the room cautiously, his eyes locked with mine, searching for any hint of my true motives.
"Have you told your father about Chris and I?" I inquired.
"No, I still think this is a bad idea, Lucy. Think about it," he said.
"What are you waiting for? Tell him," I urged, my voice steady but tinged with determination. "Tell him that I am mated to the Alpha he despises so much. Let him know that I have joined forces with Chris, gained his trust, and have access to his inner circles. This way he will believe that I am
