Chapter 20

• Lucas’ POV
• I've killed men without blinking, and ruled empires without hesitation, but Mey? She walks into a room and suddenly I'm scrambling to find solid ground. Tonight's just another reminder that when it comes to her, I'm not the one holding the reins.
• I stood on the balcony, wine glass in hand. It was a quiet night, expect for the sound of ocean waves below. I’d just come from the shower, trying to clear my head after the argument with Mey. But no amount of water or wine was enough to drown out her words.