~ Lucian’s POV

I let out a harsh laugh. “Victoria, do you take me for a fool?” Her eyes widened, and a flash of something like fear crossed her face, but she covered it quickly. “I can tell this isn’t my child. And I swear, if you lie to me one more time, if you keep pushing this story, I’ll end this right here and now.”

She went pale, her confidence faltering. “Lucian, please,” she stammered, her voice suddenly shaky. “I… I didn’t mean to deceive you. I just… I ...