Chapter 47: A Mother's Fury
(Lucian's POV)
"Are you looking for death, Finn?" I asked conversationally, though my wolf was raging beneath my skin.
"Alpha, I can explain—" Finn's voice trembled through the phone.
"Then explain," I cut in, my tone razor-sharp. "Now."
The silence stretched between us as Finn gathered his courage.
"It was a heat-of-the-moment decision," he finally said. "Elara's friend vandalized my car thinking it belonged to someone else. When I realized who Elara was, I saw an opportunity to—"
"To claim credit for something you had no part in?" My claws extended fully now, digging into the expensive leather of my chair.
"I'll tell her the truth," Finn offered quickly. "I'll explain everything."
I took a deep breath, forcing my wolf to retreat slightly. "Ge
