Lucio Arcana Novels & Stories

Alpha Dante would see her for who she really wasn't, and in the aftermath, he would turn to me for solace and support. A wicked smile danced across my lips as I opened the door, ready to play my part in this intricate game of manipulation. It was a role I relished, for in the end, I would emerge as the victor, securing my rightful place as Alpha Dante's Luna and leaving Aurelia shattered in the wake of my own deception.

The absolute, world shattering threat left the Archangel's lips, but he never even had the fraction of a second required to press the plunger. Lucian's massive, heavily corded frame did not just react. The apocalyptic predator violently, catastrophically eradicated every single human boundary. There was no calculated restraint. There was no waiting for Zara's weaponized logic. The absolute second the needle was pointed at his unborn child, the King of the American underworld completely, physically shattered his cage. He moved in a terrifying, unadulterated blur of pure, demonic murder. Before Ambassador Laurent could even blink, Lucian's massive, taped hand clamped brutally over the Archange

He laughs, “maybe I was” “Come on kid, let’s go feed your Luna”. Dana had apparently ambushed Zak much the same but theirs ended in a makeout session which I was glad to not be a part of. When we emerged from the cave a wave of panic hit me. “Where’s Emma?”. I scan the entire arcade and don’t see her. I don’t see mom or Michelle either.

Yeah, them, because my former assistant was standing beside the traitor Luca, and her hand went protectively to the small belly rounding under her white dress. Like I was the villain about to rip her baby out with my claws. Luca’s intense eyes drilled into me, full of silent questions, then shifted to Lorenzo. I knew he never imagined a man this powerful would pick up what he threw away with contempt. The moment could’ve been almost glorious... if it hadn’t caught me off guard. “She’s my partner, Victoria Greco.” Lorenzo suddenly said my name in a dark tone, and I pulled myself together, knowing I had to wake up and act.

Marcus Hale appears in Lucian’s office doorway at six PM Tuesday. No knock. Just walks in like he owns the place. Which, technically, he partially does. “We need to talk,” Marcus says. Closes the door. Locks it. Lucian looks up from his laptop. “About?” “Don’t play stupid. It doesn’t suit you.” Marcus sits. “Ariana Vale. The gala photos. The fact that you assigned yourself to work directly with her for the next eight weeks.”

River snakes an arm around her shoulders and bumps her playfully with his hip. “You would blend in better if you didn’t look like a rainbow exploded,” he grins, “what’s with you and tie-dye anyway?” I can see my mate fighting a smile and losing the battle, “Shut it. It’s a phase I’m going through. What’s with you and having hair like a mermaid anyway?” He laughs, “Touché. Luna Tawny, this brat here is Sloane. And that tall, gentlemen is Alpha Orion.”

Aria didn’t know Luca already noticed the hot tears flowing down her cheeks. She quickly wiped them with the back of her hands. “Can I still put up with this nonsense anymore?” She murmured, leading the kids to the bedroom. **** Lucia was discharged early in the morning after a series of check ups. Moria led her inside with no sign of remorse. “Lucia,” Aria called out, reaching for her hands. Moria pulled Lucia closer, eyes glaring. “Haven’t you had enough, Aria?” Andrea walked down the stairs quietly.

“Then we won’t give them one.” She looked into his eyes, the calm strength in them grounding her. “I’m terrified, Dominic.” “I know.” He kissed her knuckles softly. “But you’re not alone.” --- The next day, Lucia broke new ground. “Got him,” she said triumphantly, her voice sharp with adrenaline as they gathered again in the bunker. She tapped a few keys, and a profile appeared on the screen: Alaric Voss. Age: 58. Nationality: Dual Swiss-Luxembourg. CEO of a global logistics conglomerate.

Lorenza immediately countered, “Mr. Colonna was trained in a sanctuary.” At that moment, Lucia descended the stairs. She intended to ask the kitchen to prepare soup the children liked. Lorenza turned to her, eyes gleaming. “Lucia, what’s your horoscope?” Lucia calmly replied, “I’m a Virgo. Why?” Lorenza’s eyes widened. “So you are a Virgo…” She turned quickly to Leonardo. “That means—” Lucia didn’t wait. She turned and walked into the kitchen, silent and composed—like a guest in her own home.

Aria turned from the huge mirror where she was fixing her lipstick and looked over at her, “Thanks, and yeah you could say that” she said with a small smile. Lucia stood infront of the mirror next to her and smiled, “Thought so, my names Lucia, nice to meet you” she said as she fixed the nice black dress she was wearing. “Aria, nice to meet you to, you have gorgeous eyes” Aria said with a smile, thinking she was the first girl to actually talk to her at this party. “Aww thank you, so how do you know Adrian Delgado?” Lucia asked.