LUCIAN

I didn’t realize how terrified I was of losing Kade until I was holding him in my arms and he feigned a groan.

“Are you trying to finish the job? I can’t breathe,” he said, and I chuckled as I shoved him gently. He staggered a little, then regained his balance.

“Oh, I’m so glad you’re back. I was… scared,” I said, letting my eyes roam all over his body. He seemed to be in good shape, even better than I imagined for someone who had been knocked out for so long.

“The almighty Lucian Blackthorn has something that makes him shake in his boots?” he teased, and I...