Bound to Find Out!

"Okay, Lucia, we know you have instincts, but you can't just start accusing Marcus all of a sudden. Trust me, you don't wanna do that. You know if we are going to do that, then we have to find a solid reason that he is actually up to something, and that the Mystery Tree is somehow tied to him." Jack says, his tone edged with caution, his dark eyes flickering with worry as he watches Lucian pace the room like a restless predator.

Lucian's jaw tightens, his fingers curling into fists at his sides. "Yes, of course, and I'm going to get that!" 

His voice is low, almost a growl, the intensity in his gaze burning like an untamed flame. 

He turns sharply, his boots thudding against the floor, his movements stiff with unspoken emotion as he heads for the door. 

He refuses to look back, refuses to acknowledge Aiden's presence, because Aiden's words still echo in his mind, still carve wounds deep into his pride.

It hit him hard. Too hard.