Chapter 431

Nathan Morgan froze for a second. Clearly, that wasn't the answer he expected. So the terrifying monster-killer they'd been talking about… turns out to be some lovestruck girl? That’s like someone hyping up how sharp a knife is, only for it to fail at slicing tofu. “Hah.” Lucas scoffed, a cold smirk tugging at his lips. “So, it was all some stupid love mess he got dragged into? Claire, is this what they call speaking things into existence?” Claire stayed quiet. He was obviously referring to her earlier jab about all men being the same. “So he’s good-looking—how is that his fault? And please, don’t start thinking you and Julian are somehow on the same level.” Lucas’s chest tightened at her tone. The way she defended Julian with that calm voice—it stung, really stung. His jealousy flared, bitter and sour in his throat. “Don’t act like he didn’t get noticed the second y’all showed up. You’ve only been around for two days—who’s to say he won't fall for the bait if you stay longer?” Everyon