{Lucien’s POV}

‘He's serious huh?’

The silence between us stretched long. Neither of us willing to be the first one to break it. Or so I thought.

Needless to say, Ronan said nothing, only stood there, his eyes fixed on me with that piercing weight that had unsettled men far less than I. I, however, absorbed it. The satisfaction that swelled within me was nearly intoxicating. He wanted Damon back. He would wait for me to state my terms.

The irony was delicious. I had no idea where Damon was either, yet I carried myself as though his very life sat within my palm. It was all about control, the...