Possessive Stepbrother

Lucian sighed, as if her words toppled a huge weight from his shoulders. "I thank you," he said, bowing formally.

"You will have to be cautious," Lira warned. "A human here could expose us easily. She will have to be kept an eye on at all times."

"Of course," Lucian said quickly. "I'd already thought of that." He moved to the corner of the room where a thick velvet cord hung from the ceiling. Giving it a good yank, he heard the bell peeling in the deepest bowels of the house where the servants worked. He waited until there was a knock on the door of the library.

Going to the door, he opened it to a human male dressed in burgundy and gold livery. "We have a guest, Rogers. Please have a tray of food prepared and taken to the room adjacent to mine. And please have Mrs. Towers prepare a bath for the young lady as well." He thanked the man, shutting the door quietly as he left.

Lira rose, her graceful walk seemed more like she was gliding as she moved to Lucian's side. "When was the last t