In the courtyard of the foundation, Lucian found Sam pacing back and forth, moving from one corner to the next.
They exchanged quick, distracted greetings...both visibly unsettled. One look at them and you could easily tell something wasn’t right.
“He’s still not here?” Lucian asked, glancing at the watch strapped to his left wrist.
Sam shook his head. “Something tells me he won’t show up. He knows I’ve seen him. What if he already did something to Ava behind our backs? Lucian, I’ll never forgive myself if anything happens to her.”
Lucian kept shaking his head, trying to calm Sam. “No, Sam, nothing will happen to her. I’ll protect her with my life. As long as I’m breathing, I won’t let anyone hurt Ava.”
Sam exhaled deeply, his heart racing. He looked up at Lucian, pointed a finger at
