Rowan's P.O.V. Lucian bursts through my door like a damn hurricane. I barely glance up from where I’m lounging on the couch, stretching my legs out with a satisfied sigh. "You back from being Daddy’s little boy already?" I smirk, taking my time looking him over. His hair is a mess, his jaw tight, and he’s practically vibrating with something barely contained. Lucian scowls and launches a pillow at my head. “Shut up.” I catch it easily, laughing. “Hit a nerve, did I?” “I need your help.” That wipes the amusement right off my face. “With what?” Lucian runs a hand down his face before locking eyes with me, his golden gaze unusually serious. “I want to claim Lilith.” My brows shoot up. “The whole thing? The full bond?” He nods. “I need to do it right. And fast.” I lean back, folding

