Chapter 17: The Territory Claim
(Lucian's POV)
The morning sunlight pierced through the tall windows of my private study, spreading warmth across the polished wood floors. My wheelchair creaked softly as I sat there, feigning the weakness that had become my mask. Though physically I could stand, I restrained the urge. The illusion, for now, was necessary.
Ethan Stone lounged opposite me, his smirk widening as he waved his phone like it held the solution to the world's problems. He leaned back, his golden eyes twinkling with mischief. "Look what your sweet sister sent me, boss."
I didn’t dignify him with a response, though Logan, my wolf, stirred beneath my skin.
Ethan enlarged the photos Sarah had sent him, holding the phone up for me to see. My breath hitched despite my best eff
