Lucian Pov

Blood roared in my ears and I almost thought I imagined his words. “What did you say?” I asked, praying my ears heard wrong.

“I said I want to buy Naomi back from you.” He had the gall to repeat his words.

“I don't know if you're really as stupid as I have always thought, or you've suddenly grown some blind courage you finally want to put into use. But whatever it is that's happening to you, remember who you're talking to, and I'd advise you to think deeply about ...