Chapter 13. Seductive Massage

“So, what do we need to talk about?” Lucien asked, the usual warmth in his voice gone.

Edward sat down in the armchair opposite Lucien. Time to put his plan in motion.

“Stay calm and hear me out. It’s about Natalia…” Edward began to explain.

“What about Natalia?” Lucien asked with narrowed eyes. Whatever it was, it clearly was not good news.

“She told me today that there seems to be a stalker stalking her these days. She says she feels unsafe although nothing concrete has happened yet…I think we should take the ‘better safe than sorry approach’. Wouldn't you agree?”

“…and what do you propose?” Lucien asked his brother. So, he’s telling me that Natalia chose to confide in him rather than coming to me for help? This seems highly unlikely given the bad blood between the two prior to this. No matter how charming I know Edward can be, winning Natalia’s trust in a week seems over the top. What does he plan to gain from this…?

“I want Natalia to