Lucian

When I asked her the question, I didn't actually expect her to comply easily and follow me. That wasn't her way. She was supposed to scoff, list five reasons why my request was idiotic, and then maybe refuse entirely.

But astoundingly, she didn't.

She simply nodded and turned to the dark suit. “I'll be back, Ronan. Give me a minute,” she said, her voice completely calm.

The next second, she was already moving, walking toward the hotel doors without looking back. I was so caught off guard by her sudden compliance that I was forced to follow her instantly.

She stopped near the exit, turning to face me with...