Lucas caught up with Andrea, his breath still slightly ragged from his hurried pursuit. He looked into her eyes, searching for a glimpse of forgiveness, but he sensed a lingering unease in her expression.

"Andrea, I said I'm so sorry," Lucas began, his voice filled with genuine remorse. "I should have never spoken to you like that or insinuated that Alpha Roman was touching you. I was being insensitive, and I understand how much it hurt you. I understand how embarrassing it was but I was just ...