Chapter 57

57 (Lucian’s POV) Dealing With It 2

Lucian

Everyone greeted Mara and me as we entered the breakfast lounge. Mara responded to them all, including Martha, who gave her a smile so fake it could’ve been printed on porcelain.

She was disappointed, no doubt. She’d expected Mara to walk away. Instead, we showed up stronger-united.

“I heard there was a lot of noise in your wing last night,” Martha said, voice dripping with venomous charm as she glanced

at Mara. “I’m sure Tina got the message.”

Mara didn’t flinch. Didn’t respond. Just sat with quiet, measured calm-the kind that unnerves people like Martha.