The Beast

Lucas

"Be safe. I will wait here." Silence.

A stunned expression decorated his hard features. He stood outside of an exclusive club when his Rie ended the call.

Damn! His queen was the definition of challenge. He surmised he would have to look for better methods in wooing her. She had warmed up to him this morning. He had loved the relaxing feeling of her company.

Later. Maybe he could take her out on a moonlit stroll and a picnic fondue. He made a mental note to ask for help from the sisters-in-law.

Speaking of sisters. Where the hell was Indali?

"Pat, where's my sister?" There was a pause on the other end. His question might have puzzled him because they both knew they were the best at what they do. He waited patiently for his sister's head of security to respond.

"Princess Indali is in the building, my king. I checked about 10