Chapter 28: An Interesting Proposition
(Vivian's POV)
After my heated confrontation with Seraphina, I stormed away, still fuming with irritation. That woman had some nerve, trying to provoke me even after all she'd done!
I needed to find Lucian. He'd promised to deal with Old Man Crimson, yet the threats against Valerie and me continued. It was time to hold him to his word.
Turning a corner, I nearly collided with a tall figure leaning casually against the wall. Lucian Thorne stood there, his imposing frame somehow managing to look relaxed yet alert at the same time. From his position, it seemed as though he'd been there for quite some time.
Had he overheard my conversation with Seraphina? The thought made my cheeks warm with embarrassment.
Putting on my best cheerful facade, I
