Chapter 23 The Trap Snaps Shut

• Lucien’s POV
• I watched the surveillance feed from my vantage point above the city. The video loop showed Leona moving near the old orphanage. She wore a cap that hid her face, and her walk was careful and planned. She was preparing for battle. Every step she took led her right into the trap he had set.
• “She took the bait,” Dominic said quietly behind him, placing a steaming cup of coffee on the desk. “Just like you predicted.”