Natasha’s POV

After hearing Adam and Lucien’s conversation, I’m worried I might be annihilated if I mess things up, I decided in myself to steady my behavior and character throughout just to stay alive.

As I navigate through the mansion, my steps measured and deliberate, I remain acutely aware of the dangerous undercurrents that run through this place. The knowledge of Adam's sinister intentions lingers in my mind, a constant reminder of the precariousness of my situation. But I'm determined to defy the odds and protect myself and my mother.

In my silent pursuit of self-preservation, I find myself drawn to Lucien. Despite his cold and stoic demeanor, there's something about him that intrigues me, a flicker of vulnerability that I catch glimpses of in his eyes. I understand the risks of getting closer to him, but I believe that by staying near, I can uncover that part of him and safeguard my mother and myself.

I observe him from a distance, watching his every move, studying the way he carries himse