Chapter 9

Lucian

“Really?” he widens his eyes and looks to Anna, who nods back gently at him.

“I guess I should start training, then.” He chuckles.

“Hard. Train hard,” Anna adds, which unnerves him a little, but he puts up with it.

“Thank you so much, Mr. Dane.” He stands up to shake my hands. “It’s been such a relief talking to you.”

“I’m just happy that you didn’t go through with that shooting.” I accept his hand’s shake.

What a productive meeting, this was and the outcome couldn’t have made me happier.

I get home after an accomplished mission and move straight to my room, but not before passing Isabelle coming out of the kitchen, sweating from whatever meal she’s making.

She has her earpiece in her ears, listening to a song, so she’s lost in that daze, dancing and swaying her body seductively to whatever song is being blasted into her ears.

Immediately she sees me, she pauses what she’s doing and the fun disappears from her eyes