Chapter 77: Testing Waters
(Lucian's POV)
I sipped my moon-blessed tea, watching the steam rise in lazy spirals. The warmth of the cup was a stark contrast to the chill that had settled in my office since my conversation with Finn.
"As the saying goes, 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.'" I kept my voice casual, though my wolf was anything but calm beneath my skin.
Finn, sprawled in the chair opposite me, rolled his eyes. "Smooth talker."
I ignored his comment, continuing with my instructions. "After you've tested the waters, don't tell her directly. Find a way to have Willow relay the message."
Finn's lips curled into a mocking grin. "If you don't like Elara, I'll unscrew my head and let you use it as a football.
