***LUCAS POV*** I sit back in the lounge chair by the pool, the sun warm and watch the shimmering water. Beside me, Lucien lounges lazily, his sunglasses perched on the bridge of his nose. We'd just spent the morning enjoying a refreshing swim. We reluctantly gather our things to head back to the house, I glance around the sprawling estate and everything is calm. The peaceful moment shatters when we see Lucas rushing toward us, his jacket inside out. I exchange a bewildered look with Lucien as Lucas approaches. "Where are you rushing to?" I ask, genuinely surprised by how frantic he seemed. "To the gym," Lucas replies tersely, brushing past us without making eye contact. I furrow my brow at his response, knowing something isn't right. "You're going to the gym dressed like that?" Luc

