#Chapter 144: A Done Deal

Lucas POV

Victoria and I decided to meet at a local diner in a dimly lit corner booth.

The scent of sweet pancakes and coffee filled the air, providing a comforting contrast to the serious conversation we were about to have.

To make things somewhat easier for myself, I had to lie to Shana about where I was going. After we spent the night at the hotel, the two of us spent most of the next day together.

As it was nearing nighttime, I had plans to meet with Victoria and I couldn't tell Shana the truth. It was eating at me, but I had no other choice.

When she asked where I was heading off to, I casually mentioned, "Oh, I'm just going to hang out with James. I'll see you later?"

I planted a kiss on her lips and rode off on my motorcycle, preparing what I was going to say to Victoria.

By the time I got to the diner, Victoria was already seated at the table by the time I had arrived.

I had always admired Victoria for her confidence and poise. A lot of alpha females were snobbish and thought