Lucian's POV
I pulled into the parking lot of The Moonlit Bean and killed the engine, taking a moment to gather myself.
As I entered the café, the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee beans hit me, along with the subtle scent of baked goods ...
I spotted Bella Moore instantly.
With her vibrant auburn hair and animated gestures as she talked to a barista, she was impossible to miss.
Bella's head snapped up, her green eyes narrowing when they landed on me.
The friendly smile she'd been wearing vanished, replaced by a cold, hard stare that could have frozen fire.
I approached her table, aware of how out of place I looked in my tailored suit among the artsy crowd in casual attire. "Bella. Thank you for meeting me."
She didn't stand or offer her hand. "I didn't agree to meet you. You tra
