Lucian's Pov

"I'm all set," DeLuna announced as we made our way into my grand mansion.

I shot her a glance, noting the unusual joy her tone carried. Something about her demeanor was different, too different.

"Okay, that's good," I responded, stepping further into my mansion.

"Hope this will work," I asked, noticing her unusually happy demeanor.

"It sure will, Lucian," she responded with a certainty that reassured me.

I nodded slowly, turning to Travis, who watched silently, ...