LUCIEN'S POV

I had brought Daisy to my castle in the northern mountains. It was an ancient place, built centuries ago by vampire lords. The perfect location for what I had planned.

Daisy was currently locked in one of the tower rooms. I had made it comfortable for her - silk sheets, fresh flowers, gourmet food. But she was still a prisoner.

I was in my study when Mila knocked on the door.

"Come in," I called.

Mila entered, looking nervous. "Lucien, I've been thinking. Maybe we should just let Daisy go. Noah will come looking for her, and when he does-"

"When he does, he'll walk right into my...