-Lucian-
I found Cecilia at the outdoor bar, drinking alongside Andrew, both looking worse for wear. Rick stood beside Andrew, evidently attempting to calm him down, but whatever Landon had said to them had rattled them profoundly. I approached my mate, placing my hand on her lower back, and she promptly turned to me.
“I told you to stay close.”
“Sorry... I...” she started.
“What happened in there?” I inquired.
She shook her head and simply downed her drink. “Your brother is an ass, that’s what happened,” she muttered.
“Yeah, I’m aware. But the only reason he has power over you right now is because you have secrets,” I pointed out.
She turned to me, visibly angry. “What?! Am I supposed to share everything with you now?” she snapped.
“No, of course not. You’re entitled to your secre
