Chapter 148

Claire's POV The nurse wheeled in the folding bed and positioned it by the window, neatly arranging the bedding. Through my embarrassment at being caught mid-pasta binge, I noticed the young, pretty nurse giving Lucius a smile that was definitely more than professional courtesy. "There you go, Alpha Lucius," she said sweetly. "Is there anything else I can get for you?" Lucius thanked her with a polite smile, the kind of warm expression he rarely directed at me. "This is perfect, thank you." The nurse lingered, clearly captivated by him. "The call button is right there if you need anything during the night. Anything at all." I nearly rolled my eyes as I watched their interaction. This was Alpha Lucius Watson's effect on women. Even in a hospital, wearing casual clothes instead of his usual designer suits, he commanded attention effortlessly, like some kind of magnetic force that drew every female within a ten-foot radius. After what felt like forever, the nurse finally left, throwing on