LUCIEN DRAVEN POV

I took a deep breath, dragged my palm down my face, and forced myself to calm down.

This was not the time to lose control.

I'll take care of Helena's problem first... then, I'll confront Kaida about Zavian.

"I just hope Helena's shit doesn't take too long," I muttered, walking out of the office, only to freeze as I came face-to-face with the woman standing right outside the door.

My pulse spiked. Damn it. Did she hear me talking on the phone just now? Did I say anything incriminating?

I forced a smile. "Do you need anything?"

"Yes," she said, her voice hesitant. "I actually wanted to...