Past Events

After ensuring the horse was settled, he made his way back to the manor. As he entered, he found Lucien waiting for him in the foyer, arms crossed and a scowl on his face.

"We need to talk," Lucien said, his tone clipped.

Alex raised an eyebrow but didn't respond, waiting for Lucien to continue.

"What's your angle here?" Lucien demanded. "You show up out of nowhere, attach yourself to my sister, and now you're acting like her personal knight. Why?"

Alex stood his ground, his expression a mixture of exasperation and amusement as he stared down Lucien. 

Alex raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a faint smirk. "Well, someone has to," he replied, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

Lucien's eyes narrowed, his pride stung by the younger man's flippant attitude. "What is that supposed to mean?"