The Master

Lucien

He strode into the room, oblivious of the electrifying effect he always had, carrying himself with authority, fierce pride, and a confidence that was hard won.

He had made the decision to break off his journey and return home before he had spent half a week in Brussels. His associates had been disappointed but he had brought James Schwartz with him and Handsome James, though not as powerful a substitute, could be safely trusted to make sure that his allies could be counted upon and the final deal inked without any hassles.

The thought of his Woman in danger had actually made him change his mind. He was aware that he was growing old and with the kind of life he was leading, walking on the cusp of danger and violence, he did not know when he would be killed…he wanted to make the most of his life with the one person he loved dearly. True, he loved his children and yes, also Paddy, in a detached sort of way. But Proserpina? She was the one he lived for, he reflected as his cavalcad