~A Beautiful View From A Beautiful Man~

LUCAN

“Not alone,” I said. “Take two guards. But you’re the best at tech. If anyone can find the jamming device, it’s you.”

She sighed. “Alright. But if I don’t come back within the hour—”

“You will,” I said, but my voice didn’t sound as confident as I wanted it to.

She gave me a look I knew too well—half worry, half determination—then left the room.

I stayed behind and stared at the dark screen.

I didn’t like being ...