TRANSFERRING OF OWNERSHIP

Pfft! Brianna can no longer stifle her laughter. She had been doing everything she could not to laugh, but Lucien's curse 'dummy doll' threw her off the cliff. How much she adores how sweet he is with words. His charisma and sense of humor are second to none.

The people are amused as well. The fact that Lucien speaks without concern about Tyler's identity is thrilling in and of itself.

And, after considering what Lucien said, they can for the first time see the logic in it. Indeed, it's all over Tyler. Old man is looking for every possible way to alleviate his shame.

Besides, they still don't believe Lucien is anything interesting.

Tyler's face reddens as he glares from Brianna to the people back to Lucien. "I..."

"Shut up. This discussion is over," Lucien abruptly cuts him off.

"How dare you?" Tyler berates him. "I'm free to speak whenever I want! Who are you to tell me to shut up?"

Lucien snorts. "Declan, if this old dog speaks again, silence him forever!"

"Yes, Lucien!" As Declan