Chapter 75

Claire's POV "Mrs. Watson, I told Beta Adam about the exercise equipment you wanted," Margaret said, walking into my bedroom with my vitamins and tea. "What did he say?" I moved around on the bed, trying to get comfortable. "He said it will come this afternoon," she replied, looking pleased. She was right. After lunch, a delivery truck showed up. Beta Adam came himself to watch them set up a new gym downstairs. "Thanks for this," I told him, touching the new equipment. "Do you know when Lucius might visit me?" Adam's face didn't change, but I noticed his shoulders get tense. "Alpha Lucius has been really busy lately. There are territory negotiations requiring his attention." "Territory negotiations?" I tried to sound just a little curious while my brain started working fast. If Lucius was really tied up with pack business, this might be my chance to plan an escape. "Yes," Adam nodded. "Several nearby packs are discussing border changes. It needs his full focus." I let out a big sigh. "