Chapter 21. Lost Hope

LUCIUS' POV

After Pamela left, I tried to spend as much time as possible with Maia. When Pamela was around, I had Neal keep watch of the whole floor where Maia was staying. I could not have Pamela meet Maia without telling her about it first.

I would spend my morning in the office and the afternoon with Pamela. Before I went to sleep, I would visit Maia in her room and watch her for a couple of hours. There were nights where I almost lost control of myself because Lucian wanted to lay down next to her in bed.

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FLASHBACK

"When will you tell Pamela about Maia?" Neal asked as he sat on the chair across my table.

"I'm trying to find the right time, Neal. Just be patient and keep Pamela away from Maia as much as possible," I replied.

"I can keep Pamela away from Maia, but I can't keep Maia from asking where you are and when you will set her free," he said.

"Just tell her that I'm busy. You'll figure it out, Neal. I have so much