Chapter 7: A Bitter Reunion
(Lucas' POV)
The car interior felt suffocating as I stared at Natalie sitting beside me. Ten years of living under the same roof, and somehow, she remained a stranger—a thorn in my family's side.
"Give me your phone," I demanded, holding out my hand.
Without hesitation, Natalie handed it over. Her compliance annoyed me even more than resistance would have. I showed no gratitude, just snatched it from her palm.
"Password," I barked.
She recited a six-digit number, and I quickly checked her recent contacts. Emma Winters' name appeared multiple times. That friendship had always bothered my father—the Winters pack was too powerful to antagonize directly, but their association with Natalie complicated everything.
I scrolled through her messages, my jaw
