Chapter 173
- Lucas POV
- Alpha Gregory studied me a moment longer, then grunted noncommittally and turned to leave, pausing only to place a hand on his daughter's shoulder. "Be careful," he murmured to her. "Leopards rarely change their spots."
- When we were alone, Vanessa approached me, her expression guarded. "Did you mean it?" she asked quietly. "Or is this just another manipulation?"