Allison's POV I returned to the Storm Pack House feeling mentally exhausted. The tension of the hospital visit had drained me completely, leaving Jasmine restless and uneasy within me. As soon as I entered our bedroom, I kicked off my shoes and collapsed onto the bed, staring at the ceiling. The house was quiet—too quiet. It always felt more like a museum than a home, with its polished marble floors and expensive artwork. My phone buzzed with a text notification, pulling me from my thoughts. Heidi's name flashed across the screen, causing my heart to skip a beat. I hadn't expected her to reach out so soon. *Got your number from your hospital visitor form. About our arrangement...* I sat up, suddenly alert. *Tomorrow night, there's a charity gala Lucian must

