Hours passed. Despite being injured, Jake stayed by Bastien’s side, accompanied by Ally, who carried a coffee in each hand. She gave one to Jake and approached the restless man.

“Hey, big guy, have something to drink. Hours have passed and you haven’t eaten anything. I don’t think Kate wants her alpha male to faint before seeing her,” she said with a small smile. Bastien returned a faint smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

“Thank you,” he muttered.

In the next room, Lucca held Aracely’s han