ELARA'S POV
The atmosphere changed the second Ethan mentioned Lucien.
It was instant.
Like someone had poured ice water over the entire room.
Beside me, Dominic went completely still.
Not shocked.
Not confused.
Controlled.
But somehow that was worse.
Because I was starting to realize Dominic Kane was most dangerous when he looked calm.
“What happened?” he asked quietly.
Ethan glanced at me briefly before answering.
“He’s waiting in your office.”
A sharp silence followed.
I felt my stomach tighten immediately.
Lucien Kane.
Even hearing his name still made something cold move down my spine.
Five years later and that man still haunted my life like a shadow I could never escape.
Dominic’s jaw hardened slightly.
“When did he arrive?”
“About twenty minutes ago.”
“And securi
