Chapter 263

Lucius's POV I lost control. Again. I only wanted to talk to Claire. When I saw her trying to escape, I just wanted to take her somewhere quiet where she'd actually listen to me. But she was too emotional. I was keeping it together until she brought up Klein. Jealousy hit me hard, and I completely lost it. Even Claire stabbing me didn't snap me out of it. It only made me more desperate because I knew she was doing all this because of Klein. I got into the back seat. Adam looked at me through the rearview mirror, shocked. "Alpha, are you okay?" he asked. "I'm fine. Just a small cut," I said. "Should I take you to the hospital?" Adam suggested. "No need. Take me home," I told him. The wound Claire gave me wasn't deep. My healing would take care of it soon enough. After a moment, Adam spoke again. "Alpha, Ms. Pierce is still mad, isn't she? Let me explain to her that what happened at the hospital was my fault. It might make her hate you less." I waved him off. "Don't bother." That would j