Elsa "Please think about it," Kane’s voice echoed through the mind link, but I refused to respond, pushing his words aside as I returned to the room. When I got back, Lucas was waiting for me, his concern evident. "I'm sorry, Lucas," I said softly, feeling the weight of guilt settle over me. "I didn't mean to bring you trouble." He wrapped his arms around me, his embrace warm and comforting. "It's okay, Elsa," he reassured me gently. "Any woman would have broken under such circumstances." His words were kind, but they didn’t ease the knot of uncertainty inside me. "I’ve been trying to reach Adam, but he’s not picking up my calls," Lucas added, and I felt a sinking sensation. After what Kane had told me, I wasn’t sure I wanted to come between the two of them any further. Nor did I know i

