I scaled the steps, grabbing the bags I'd dropped only moments before in excitement. I quickly made my way to Lucian's study before dropping the bags by the door. I firmly knocked my knuckles against the heavy wooden door a few times before that familiar voice called me in. Instead of sitting behind his desk, he was staring through the window. He had his white dress shirt sleeves rolled up, and I couldn't help but notice how muscular they looked as he crossed them across his chest. I cursed myself for even thinking about how attractive he was, or more so his arms. Weird. He turned slightly, eyeing my before turning back to the window. Wow, thanks. I sighed when I realized he wasn't about to say anything. "Do you like gardening?" I asked meekly. I wasn't sure why I was asking about his

