Author's POV
"So, what's your plan?" Asher asked in a low and cautious tone.
"We'll ask for help," Alistair replied without hesitation. "From Lucien."
Asher froze as his expression darkened.
"No," he said flatly. He coldly rejected the idea of involving Lucien.
Alistair raised an eyebrow. "You don't even want to hear why?"
"I don't care what reason you have," Asher growled. "I don't want that man anywhere near Sera. Let alone dragging him in and owing him anything."
"He's already involved," Alistair shot back firmly. "You think you can keep him out of this? He saved her and more than that… He likes her. He was there for Sera when neither of us was!"
"I don't trust him," Asher snapped. "He's dangerous for her and…"
"So are we," Alistair cut in, his voice low. "But sometimes it takes a monster to get rid of another."
"And you're sending our sister to that monster?" Asher spat back at me, his voice shaking with rage.
