Lucian's Pov

The cabin felt hotter than it did earlier as my heart raced with anticipation. The rabid curse has plagued me for all of my life with not a single solution in sight, but I've just been given a way out. A solution to the most prominent smear in my life.

I almost lost control of my emotions as I spoke. I did my best to not seem eager and didn't even crack a smile as I stared at her.

“I am trusting that you can back up the word you just said,” I said coldly. “I hate being ...