Lucian's POV My body went rigid. My blood seemed to freeze in my veins. After an eternity, I slowly pulled away from her, staring into her eyes, my breath unsteady: ”You're saying Lily is my daughter?” Allison's smile was vengeful. We'd shared a bed too long not to have rubbed off on each other. Being with me had made her cruel too. ”Yes. Surprised? Shocked?” ”If you don't believe me, you can get a third paternity test. I guarantee this one won't be wrong.” I stared at her intensely. I didn't need a DNA test. Allison's admission was more accurate than any scientific equipment on earth. She was desperate to sever all ties with me—why would she deliberately claim Lily was my daughter unless it was true? Under normal circumstances, she would have taken this secret to her grave. ”Why

