Nelly studied him for a moment before offering a small, knowing smile. "Thank you, Alpha."
A simple response. No bitterness, no argument.
Lucas had always respected her. She had entered this arrangement understanding it for what it was.
He turned to Lily, who grinned at him.
"Same goes for you," he said.
Lily stretched her arms. "Honestly, I was thinking of telling you I would like to leave anyway. I wasn't doing anything for you anymore. I didn't want to live my life forgotten."
She glanced at Nelly. "Maybe we should take a trip."
Nelly chuckled. "I was thinking the same."
Lucas smirked. At least two of them were taking this well.
Then he turned to Sarah.
After a beat, she finally spoke.
"You're just going to turn us away? Turn me away?" Her gaze locked onto his. "Alpha, I was your favorite."
Nelly let out a short scoff.
