Lucian's POV

She radiated with joy, her laughter filling the air as she engaged in conversation with that man. Seated across from him, it seemed strange that she would disregard the rule of not joining customers. What the hell is she doing?

Fury ignited inside my heart, tightening my fist as anger coursed through my veins. Yet, beneath the anger, a pang of pain echoed in my heart. It felt like a lump constricted my breath, or perhaps it was simply the intensity of my ...