Chapter 32 – Tangled Hearts
Lucas P.O.V & Elle P.O.V
Lucas P.O.V
The dining room smelled of roasted herbs and garlic butter, the long mahogany table glowing under the chandelier’s golden light. I wanted tonight to feel warm, normal, like a family evening—something I rarely got to experience.
Pat was overseeing the last touches when I asked, “Is Kate up yet?”
“Yes, sir,” she replied. “She’ll be down in a minute.”
“Thanks.” I adjusted my cufflinks.
Dante leaned lazily back in his chair, smirking. “So… is someone joining us, Lucas?”
“Yes.” I shot him a side look. “Why? You know something?”
“Oh, I know someone,” he teased, leaving it at that.
Before I could press further, heels clicked against the marble floor. A woman’s voice rang out, confident and sweet.
“Hello everyone. Sorry I’
