Chapter 156

Claire's POV Cyrus's expression showed casual interest. "Since Black Moon's Alpha has made the effort to come all this way," Cyrus continued smoothly, "we should certainly show proper hospitality. Bring him in, Marcus." Stella stirred anxiously within me. "This is bad, Claire. " "Tell me something I don't know," I thought back. Minutes later, the door swung open. My breath caught as Lucius strode in, his powerful frame filling the doorway. His gaze locked on me instantly, relief and fury battling in his expression. "Claire," he said, my name sounding like both a prayer and a curse on his lips. I crossed my arms. "Lucius." Cyrus gestured to the empty chair beside me. "Alpha Lucius, please, join us. We were just having a fascinating conversation." Lucius didn't sit. He stood behind my chair, his presence overwhelming. I could feel the heat radiating from his body, smell his familiar scent of mint and pine. It was disturbingly comforting. "Alpha Cyrus," Lucius nodded curtly. "Thank you fo