Koa's POV
Beyond happy is a small way to explain how I feel watching Lucien unravel slowly.
Even though he tries not to show it, it was pretty clear he was pissed—the way his shoulders stiffened, the way he barely managed to contain himself. It told me it was only a matter of time before I pushed him to the edge.
And honestly… that was exactly what I was here for.
I had tried earlier. Contacted Natalie, faking that soft kind of sadness, like I needed a best friend to confide in. Acting like I didn't understand my brother and why he was always so "mean." Just that harmless bullshit people tell themselves to get what they want.
And it worked.
I had suggested to her I'd like us to hang out together, but I did not know if Lucien would come due to what happened, she assured me immediately, she'd hang out and he'd come.
Are you sure? I don't think Lucien would do that," I had told her. "I think he hates me."
