Zeda was utterly shocked. Lucian had been the last person she expected to rescue her—not just because he was her ex and had seemingly lost all feelings for her. After she had snapped at him for voicing his opinion regarding her power, he had put on a cool expression, looking completely unbothered.

He had maintained that detached look and barely moved in his seat as if utterly disinterested, even when Sloan attacked her and Mr. Percival decided to allow the dangerous challenge.

Yet now, he ...