Ariel POV

My voice was choked. The word slipped from my lips in shock. My heart was beating wildly, and I could feel my cheeks heating up. I didn't expect that question, and I didn't have an answer. It wasn't in the agreement between Nadine and me that Nadine even said I could divorce Lucian after one year.

Lucian, who was standing next to me, still had his arms wrapped possessively around my waist and was smiling at me. He was so calm. His pale face made me even more worried. His gaze was ...