Chapter 365
Chapter 365:
The officer shone his light on the metal card. Instantly, every trace of arrogant human authority evaporated. The cop went pale, his eyes widening in absolute, stuttering panic.
“L-Lord Blackwell,” the officer choked out, practically shoving the cards back through the window. “My deepest apologies, sir. We didn’t realize — please, have a good evening p>
The two officers practically tripped over each other as they sprinted back to their cruiser and fled the street, as though they had just stared death in the face.
Kain rolled the window up and leaned his head back against the leather headrest with a heavy, deeply frustrated groan. His Lycan had been agonizingly denied.
I looked at the most terrifying, powerful apex predator on the continent — completely derailed by a routine parking patrol. A giggle bubbled up in my throat. I tried to suppress it, but I couldn’t. I burst into a fit of uncontrollable, breathless laughter.
Kain turned his head, his golden eyes narrowing playfully at my amusement. Slowly, the lethal tension drained from his broad shoulders, and a reluctant, devastatingly handsome smile curved his lips as he pulled me back into his arms.
Adelina POV
The lingering amusement from last night’s encounter with the NYPD faded into the warm, golden light of Monday morning. I sat at the massive marble dining table in the penthouse, sipping my orange juice. The air was thick with the comforting blend of Kain’s ancient cedar and the dry herbal scent of my grandmother, Elder Maeve.
Maeve set her teacup down, her cloudy eyes uncharacteristically sharp. She looked from the dark, feral claiming mark on my neck to Kain’s relaxed posture, then spoke with the quiet, unmistakable weight of a Pack Elder.
“My time in this world is drawing short,” she murmured. “I only pray the Moon Goddess grants me enough time to see a pup born of both White Wolf and Lycan blood — a true heir to secure the Blackstone legacy for a millennia p>
I choked on my orange juice, coughing violently as a sudden wave of panic seized my chest. A pup? I was still navigating the overwhelming reality of my newly awakened White Wolf and my bond with Kain. The thought of bringing a child into this chaotic, dangerous world terrified me.
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Instantly, Kain’s massive hand was rubbing soothing circles on my back. His ancient cedar scent spiked with a fiercely protective edge. He looked at my grandmother, his golden eyes respectful but entirely unyielding.
“You will live a long time, Elder,” Kain rumbled, his voice a dark, possessive purr. “But I waited centuries for my Queen. I am not ready to share her with anyone yet — not even our own heir p>
Maeve sighed, a hint of disappointment in her frail voice, though a knowing smile touched her lips as she witnessed his absolute devotion. The pressure dissipated, absorbed entirely by his broad shoulders.
Shortly after breakfast, I settled into my home office to review the Wolfe Hotel financials. My encrypted phone buzzed. It was Blake.