Chapter 74

Damian's pov： I stood outside William Lancaster's hospital room, gifts in hand, hesitating before knocking. As Damien Sterling, Alpha of Blood Moon Pack, visiting Victoria's grandfather was the proper thing to do. After all, pack etiquette demanded respect for elders, especially ones as influential as William Lancaster. But before my knuckles could touch the door, laughter spilled from inside. Several voices mingled together—more visitors than I'd expected. One voice in particular caught my attention, making Arthur stir within me. That young wolf, Alexander Hayes. Victoria's supposed "perfect match." "I know, I know, you mean that Alpha, right?" Alexander's voice carried clearly through the door. I could almost picture the knowing look he must be giving Victoria, as if implying something intimate between her and whoever they were discussing. My jaw clenched involuntarily. "What Alpha? No—he and I are just acquaintances, nothing more," Victoria's voice replied hastily. "We barely qualif