Chapter – 28

The Steller’s extended their stay in Burlington for a few days. Though Victor was satisfied with Lucian’s decision, he knew his parents wouldn’t give up. If Lucian was the only heir to the throne, then they would come back for him, one way or another.

Victor did not miss the tension that coated Alexa’s features. Though she let the others believe she was fine, he knew his daughter well to know her emotions. I must secure her future with Lucian.

Amanda noticed the determined look on Victor’s face and the way he kept gazing at their daughter and Lucian told her they will have a talk sooner.

Later that day, the family gathered in the living room after dinner. Though everyone spoke and behaved as if everything was normal, the heavy tension in the air could not be mistaken. Abram and Nate were engrossed in video games, oblivious to the tension.

Lucian couldn’t shake the foreboding that clouded his mind thinking about