LUCIUS' POV

It has been a hell of a week for me. Ever since Maia said that she wanted space, I have buried myself with paper works. I didn't even remember the last time I slept or if I even did. All I knew was that I had to keep myself busy so that I wouldn't overthink what Maia said.

'I swear, if she rejects us, I'm going to block you for the rest of your life. Even if your life's on the line, I wouldn't shift so that you can fight. I will let you die in vain. Mark my words.'

Those were the last words that Lucian told...