Lucas was lost in thoughts, contemplating whether to accept Osiris' deal or to decline. He sat quietly on a settee for minutes. Now he is in a state of dilemma. If he accepts Osiris's request, Sophie would be found but his life would be in danger because retrieving Osiris's staff from Aurora would endanger his life.

He shook his head perplexedly. Now, he has resolved to take the deadly decision. 'Come rain, come sun, Alpha must be Alpha," he said.

He stood up and walked towards ...