~ Isabella’s POV

“You know what? I think I’ll just stay until Lucian gets back. He’ll be thrilled to see me, I’m sure.” Victoria said, her voice dripped with confidence, and the way she said it, like she knew something I didn’t, made my stomach twist.

I felt my blood start to boil. How dare she? But I held my ground, taking a deep breath to stay calm. “Lucian’s not going to be thrilled with you barging in like this, Victoria,” I said, keeping my voice steady. “You may ...