Chapter 93

Lucianne felt Xandar’s panicked grip so she turned her attention away from Russell, who just came with

Annie and Christian. Lucianne then stroked Xandar’s cheeks as she cooed, “Xandar, everything is fine,

Breathe. Everything is alright.”

When his breathing steadied and Lucianne let go of his face, Christian came over to pat Xandar on the

shoulder and asked in concern, “You alright, cuz?”

“Y-Yeah. Just need to splash some water on my face.” He got up from his chair to peck a kiss on

Lucianne’s cheek as he whispered, “I won’t take long. I’ll be right back.”

To Lucianne’s surprise, her mate ruffled Russell’s hair with a warm smile before he headed to the

bathroom sink to wash away the sleepiness. Xandar listened to their conversation while he was at the

sink.

Lucianne was speaking to his four-year-old competitor now seated on her lap, “So, Russell. What were

you building yesterday?”

After some rummaging sounds, he heard his mate gasping in astonishment and asked, “Is this a train?”

He saw the little boy nodding through the mirror before Lucianne exclaimed, “You’re so clever, Russell!”

The little boy’s smile was radiant for only a moment before he patted Lucianne’s left leg with his small

hand and asked, “Are you okay, Aunt Lucy?”

She smiled and kissed him on his forehead before responding, “I’m okay now. Thank you for asking,

Russell. You’re so sweet.”

“I care about Aunt Lucy.” He said before leaning into her chest and making her heart melt.

Annie then said, “Ellia and Benjamin wanted to come. But Christian and I said that it was too risky. We

only brought Russell because Xandar promised that he could come if he went home with us last night.”

Lucianne stroked the little boy’s hair as she asked, “Are they okay? The families?”

Christian looked at her in disbelief, “My Queen, they’re fine. Please, let’s just worry about you first.” He

then locked eyes with his cousin when he exited the bathroom, “She deserves to sit on the throne more

than you do, cuz.”

Xandar smiled as he responded, “We’re both on the same page on that point.”

Lucianne rolled her eyes and the alliance knocked on the door before walking in. “Oh, thank Goddess!”

Toby exclaimed and came to give his best friend a hug. “Do you know how sh*t scary it was for us

yesterday, Lucy?”

Lucianne chuckled, “Not as scary as what I’m going to do to you in training when I’m back on my feet

again.”

Toby didn’t look scared at all this time as he smiled radiantly and said, “I’m looking forward to

that spar, Lucy.”

Lucianne looked at Toby in confusion but before she could assess her friend’s sudden change in reaction

to a sparring challenge, he had already left her side to let Juan come next. Juan squeezed her a little

before he asked, “Can you feel your legs?”

“I can. Odd, isn’t it? No wolf is known to survive Oleander.” Lucianne said.

Juan smiled and said in all seriousness, “It’s not odd, Lucy. It’s right. After everything you’ve done for

everyone, losing you to poison would’ve been downright wrong.” Murmurs of approval circulated the

crowded room. Hale embraced her next. And one by one, the alliance came to hug their smallest

member.

When Tate held her in his arms, he whispered as softly as he could, “Don’t do that to us again, Lucy. It’s

great to finally have you back.”

“Thanks, Tate.” She said gratefully.

The Alpha released her as soon as Xandar moved closer to Lucianne’s side. Russell, who was placed on

the floor when the alliance came in, tried to get Lucianne’s attention again. She lifted him up and placed

the little boy back on her lap before looking at everyone as she asked casually,” So, by any chance

anyone can guess why someone was trying to use Oleander on me? I’m still a little tired to think.”

“Oh, right. I forgot.” Xandar said, drawing everyone’s attention to him. He told them about the blood-

stained message Dr Kart got him to have a look while he caressed Lucianne’s shoulder in slow, soothing

motions. When he explained that Russell was the actual target, all eyes fell on the little boy who was

minding his own business with his self-built toy train. And Lucianne reflexively held him closer to her

chest.

“They know.” Lucianne muttered in dismay.

“What, Lucy?” Juan asked.

Her hand reached for her mouth when she realized she uttered something that was supposed to b e

confidential. She really needed to recover faster. Fatigue always did this to her. Xandar pecked a kiss on

her temple as he uttered, “It’s okay, baby. It was going to come out either way.”

The King faced the room and told them that Christian and Annie were housing three families who were

helping them in a corruption case they have against a few people. Lovelace muttered the thought that

went through everyone’s heads, “So it’s one of the five who ordered the poison then.”

Two doctors knocked on the door before stepping in. Everyone stayed silent as Dr Karr and the one who

led the treatment the previous day, Dr Gina, did their checks on Lucianne. When they were done, Dr

Gina said, “Well, everything seems to be fine, my Queen. If you don’t mind, we’d like t o see if you can

walk on your own.”

“Sure, okay.” Lucianne said. Xandar took Russell from her and pulled the sheets away. She pushed

herself off the bed a little too fast that it almost gave Xandar a heart attack. His free hand held ont o his

mate’s right arm, thinking that she was about to fall. Even Tate exclaimed in panic, “Lucy, slow down!”

Xandar loosened his grip on her when he realized that she was actually stable from the start. His mate

narrowed her eyes at Tate and said, “I’m fine, Tate. I’m not made of glass.” The Alpha sighed and shook

his head in frustration as Xandar tried his best to control the jealousy building up in his chest.

Lucianne took a few steps around the room with ease, walking around the small space in the loose

hospital gown. Dr Gina then asked, “Do you feel any discomfort anywhere, my Queen?”

“No. But my legs don’t feel strong enough to kick yet.” Lucianne said as she lifted each foot off the

ground to feel their strength.

Dr Karr scoffed, “My Queen, you just healed, by yourself, from a poison that even a Lycan didn’t survive

from. You’re in better shape than anyone can expect. The strength in your legs will return with enough

rest and nourishment.”

“How did I do it though? How did I heal?” Lucianne asked the doctors.

The two colleagues in white lab coats glanced at each other uneasily, and looked at her again as D r

Karr sheepishly admitted, “We were hoping that you could tell us that, my Queen.”

“Me?” Lucianne’s eyes widened in surprise as she sat back on the bed, much to Xandar’s relief. He

didn’t want her moving around too much yet.

“You don’t know, your Highness?” Dr Gina asked with eyebrows furrowed in disbelief. Lucianne shook

her head. Dr Karr then asked, “Do you remember anything when you were out, my Queen?”