Ruthless Devotion

Lucius carried a trace of ruthlessness. He had seen clearly what those two had done just now.

He had chosen not to intervene earlier, wanting to see what Vivian would do and how long she could hold out.

Seeing that she was about to be harmed, he had planned to step in, but Gideon had beat him to it.

Now that Vivian was no longer here, he had no reason to keep up the pretense.

"Mrs. Benton, just be