Eighteen hours earlier. The hospital.
Less than ten minutes after Mina walked out, Lucas' phone lit up with a message from her.
Mina: [Iris was photographed.]
Lucas' expression did not shift. He set the phone down and looked at Shane. "Keep eyes on my parents. The moment anything moves, I want to know. Watch over Iris as well. Keep her safe."
Shane felt the familiar weight of a storm gathering on the horizon. He nodded. "Yes, sir." He turned and headed for the door. The moment he opened it, he found Catherine standing in the doorway, draped in her usual quiet elegance.
Shane stepped aside immediately. "Madam."
Catherine walked past him into the room. Her instructions were calm and clipped. "Wait outside. I need a word with Lucas."
Shane glanced at Lucas, lowered his gaze, and said,
