Lucian stiffened momentarily before regaining his composure to nod. His face was devoid of expression as he said, “Got it. You may leave now.”

Cayden nodded. Realizing that Lucian was in a foul mood, he walked out of the office and shut the door quietly.

Inside his office, Lucian strode over to the window and stared out, feeling conflicted.

For the past six years, his parents kept reminding him to get married to Aubree, but he would always brush them off.

Thus, he assumed they ...