Chapter 34: An Alpha's Manipulation
(Lucian's POV)
The searing pain across my side was almost unbearable, even for an Alpha. Blood seeped through my hastily applied bandages, staining my designer shirt.
"Call Dr. Elara," I ordered Kane, who was driving with the careful precision of someone transporting fragile cargo. "Find out if she's returned to the pack hospital."
Kane's eyes flickered to me in the rearview mirror. "Are you sure that's wise, Alpha? Dr. Marcus is on call and—"
"Not Marcus." My voice came out as a growl. "Elara. Now."
Kane nodded, reaching for his phone. I watched as he scrolled through his contacts.
"Give me your phone," I demanded suddenly.
Kane hesitated for a fraction of a second too long. "Alpha?"
"Your. Phone." Each word carried an Alpha command.
