Chapter 57

LUCIAN’S POV She giggled. She fucking giggled at what he said. That bastard Lucas. It was bad enough that the man managed to convince her to work for him and see her every damn day at work, but to hear her laugh at something he said? It made my blood boil, made me clenched my fists until my knuckles cracked. I should’ve crushed Lucas years ago. The fact that I couldn't break through his Academy is still a thorn I haven't pulled out. Partnering with him was to gain more profit for my company, but most importantly, I agreed because it kept Elora close to me. At least when she was around him at my office, I had eyes on her. But now? Now he dared to pull a laugh out of her when she barely gave me more than scoffs and glares. No. I couldn't settle for that. I shove the thought away, forcing my wolf back under control. I had bigger things at hand. The council had been breathing down my neck for weeks now, and today they demanded an answer. That's why I cleared my morning schedule and headed