Chapter 141

141 The Dreaded Moment

Lucian

I ended the call and stared down at the phone, dread pooling in my gut. I glanced up at Mara, and the look on her face

said she’d already sensed something was wrong.

“What is it, love?” she asked softly, reaching for my hand.

I squeezed her fingers gently, hesitating. Darian’s sharp eyes caught mine; he instantly knew something was up. Quietly, he motioned to Tiffany to give us privacy. They both left without a word.

Mara watched me carefully, concern etched in her eyes.