A chill ran through Lucas. His attention sharpened instantly.
"And Dominic…" she continued, her voice dropping even further, "he won't last much longer. The gang will be wiped out. No one will survive. Tell me, Lucas—are you willing to die for someone who doesn't even value you anymore?"
She studied his face carefully, searching for cracks.
"Think about it," she pressed. "What do you gain by staying with him? Nothing. But with Victor, you could have everything—money, power, influence. You'd be unstoppable."
She stepped closer, placing her hand lightly against his chest.
"And you have me."
Lucas held her gaze, something dark flickering in his eyes.
Serene didn't look away. "I can be yours," she whispered.
Something shifted in him. In the next instant, he pulled her in and crushed his lips against hers.
Serene stiffened for a moment and then pulled back. She pressed her hands against his chest. She could feel his strong heartbeat beneath her palm and his uncontrolled desire.
