Chapter 174

Victoria's POV "If you really can never walk again, I'll arrange for someone to take care of you for life. All expenses on me. How does that sound?" I leaned forward, my golden hair falling over one shoulder as I met Patrick's gaze. My wolf Nora stirred restlessly within me. She disapproved of us discussing this, but I managed to keep her quiet. Patrick's mouth curved into a smile that never reached his eyes. "What about a wife? Could you find me one of those too?" "Of course," I nodded, drumming my manicured nails lightly against the chair's armrest. "A handsome, accomplished man like you—even in a wheelchair, you'd have women lining up for you." The scent of his emotions shifted, becoming more complex—hope mingled with disappointment in a way that made me want to wrinkle my nose. "So you think I'm handsome and talented, Victoria?" Patrick leaned forward, his voice dropping an octave. "There's an old saying about keeping good things in the family. Why don't we work on this relationshi