Chapter 26 Into The Lion's Den

• The tension in the air was thick as Celeste stood her ground, her heart hammering against her ribs. Lucian had barely offered them sanctuary, yet she could tell there was more beneath the surface. Something unspoken.
• Rafael shifted beside her, his gaze steady on Lucian. “Enough games. We didn’t come here for riddles.”
• Lucian chuckled, the sound low and knowing. “You came here because you had no other choice. And now, you’re in my domain.” His eyes flicked to Celeste. “That means you play by my rules.”