Lucian’s POV
I sat behind the heavy desk in my study, a slow, unconscious smile tugging at the corners of my lips. My thoughts were completely consumed by Aurora. Ever since we had begun sharing that room, her intoxicating scent had wrapped itself around my senses, turning into the sweetest, most comforting thing in my entire world.
A sharp, abrupt knock on the heavy oak door violently shattered my daydream.
I cleared my throat, pulling my expression back into a professional mask. "Come in."
The door swung open, and Ashley stepped into the office. The very millisecond my eyes landed on her face, the remaining smile vanished entirely from my features, replaced by a cold, distant glare. "What do you want, Ashley?"
She held a leather folder against her chest, her eyes scanning my face wi
