CHAPTER 49 Lucien’s POV I sat quietly with my elbows on the table, my hands interlocked and my chin lying on top of them. After what felt like hours but was only a few minutes, I finally locked eyes with Matteo and then the Minister of State Affairs; Lord Arin. His eyes immediately dropped to his shoes, finding them more interesting at that moment. I noticed the slight trembling of his hands even though he tried to hide it from me. He wasn't as sleek as he thought. Matteo on the other hand was calm and composed, except for the constant biting of his lips. Something he did whenever he was anxious. “Alpha—“ Matteo began but I held up my hand to stop him from speaking further. The chair screeched in protest as I rose. Without sparing them another glance, I sauntered over to one of the

