Chapter 32: King of the Ridge
(Lucian's POV)
"Your skill is very good," I said, watching her emerald eyes widen slightly at my praise.
Her mechanical prowess had impressed even me, a fact I wasn't ready to admit aloud. My wolf, Noah, rumbled with satisfaction as I observed the slight flush that colored her cheeks.
"I have something I'd like to discuss with you after the race," I continued, noting how she immediately tensed. "There may be a saboteur targeting Thorne Enterprises."
Interest flickered across her face, quickly followed by wariness. She'd grown more cautious around me since moving into Northwood Manor—a development I found both amusing and somewhat disappointing.
"I'm curious," I added, deliberately casual. "Do you think your ex-mate might be involved?"
The mention
