Lucifer’s POV

The hallway fell dead silent as Erick stepped foward to me.

The air pressed against my lungs as the crowd held its breath, waiting for the collision between me and Erick… waiting for the explosion they were certain would come.

My muscles were coiled tight, ready for whatever he brought, whether it was anger, challenge, or another blow to my pride after the disaster with Amelia.

But Erick did something none of them, none of us, expected.

He stepped forward… and ...