The weight of the past few days seemed to lift from Lucas’s shoulders as Damien drove him home. The war, the tension, it was all behind him.
But there were still pieces to pick up. He had to work with Marco, Robert’s former second-in-command, to ensure the power vacuum left by Robert’s death didn’t cause further chaos.
Despite that, Lucas felt lighter, as if the air around him was clearer, the endless dark clouds finally parting.
As they neared his home, Lucas’s mind wandered to Desi and the kids. He’d missed them more than he could ever express, especially after everything he’d been through.
The thought of holding Desi, of hearing her laughter and watching their children play—it was the life he’d fought for.
Damien slowed as they approached the gates. Lucas could see the house fro
