chapter 49

Marabella I make my way down, and it doesn’t take long before I spot him. This Blake turns out to be one of Kyan’s warriors and a close friend of Lucas. The silver Audi pulls up out the front of the manor and I get out, looking up at the huge place. Even in the day, the place seems to be cast in shadows. Kyan’s car isn’t here, and it appears no one is home when Lucas opens up the front door. Anxiety gnaws at me. I’m a little nervous to be back here, especially with everything that happened the last time I was here. “Mara, quick come, come,” Lucas ushers me over to him and the car leaves, instantly driving out. I watch it drive off. No turning back now. I turn my attention back to Lucas. “Hey Lucas,” I call to him, giving him a brief wave as I walk toward him. He smiles at me and then pulls me into a hug when I pause in front of him. “So glad, about the time you came home where you belong,” Lucas states, still holding me in his embrace. He hugs me tightly while rubbing my back. “So wher