Lucien's POV

They agree to my terms and ask one of the men to set me loose. I feel the chains fall away, and I'm free. I stretch my muscles, feeling the relief of finally being unrestrained. But then I look around at the devastation I've caused. I see Lauren's body, cold and lifeless. I should feel something, but I don't. All I feel is emptiness. Natasha and Thomas lead me to the elevator, and we descend into the depths of the compound. I know what lies below, and I feel a sense of excitement just seeing how much power the blood moon stone gave Thomas.

We arrive in the dungeon, and Natasha asks me where her mother is being held. I smile, my eyes glinting with malice. "This way," I say, leading them down the corridor. We reach a dead end, and I can see the confusion on their faces. "What is this?" Natasha asks, anger and suspicion creeping into her voice. "You said you knew where my mother was."

Thomas grabs me by the neck from behind, his grip strong and threatening. "Give us answers," he demands,