Lucien

He heard the blood whooshing in his ears, and then he was on Sophie.

Grabbing her hair, he hit her across the face. Before she could scream, he gripped her jaw painfully.

“Where is my woman?’ He snarled, and then, “TALK!'

There was a menace in his tone.

His hand snaked to her throat, but Danielle stopped him.

‘Boss,’ said Danielle urgently, and Aiyana stepped forward, gripping his arm.

‘Leave her,’ said Aiyana softly.

“There are people around. We do not draw unnecessary attention.’

She nodded at the bodyguards, who had created a tight circle around the group, effectively obscuring the view of many interested spectators.

‘Hey ya, folks!’...