Chapter 167

Claire's POV For the rest of the day, I remained thoroughly distracted, continually entangled with a certain domineering Alpha who clearly didn't understand the concept of moderation. Thankfully, we managed to finish before Joey arrived. I hurriedly cleared away all evidence of our afternoon activities and changed the bedsheets. Meanwhile, Lucius settled on the couch with his documents, looking as composed as if he'd been reviewing paperwork all afternoon. After tidying up the bedroom, I headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner. "Alpha Lucius, you're off work early today?" Joey greeted Lucius politely as she entered. "I just arrived," Lucius replied calmly. I couldn't help but smile at his response. This man had been in my bed barely ten minutes ago, and now he was acting so nonchalant. "I'll go help in the kitchen," Joey announced after washing her hands. In the kitchen, we chatted quietly while preparing the food. "So why did the Alpha show up so early today?" Joey whispered. "I have