36. Lucienne

~Lucienne~

After finishing breakfast, Killian and I made our way to the third floor, where the therapists were waiting. I felt a knot of anxiety tightening in my stomach with every step we took. The thought of opening up to a stranger about my deepest fears and vulnerabilities was daunting, but I knew it was a necessary step for my healing process.

As we reached the third floor, we entered a spacious room with large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Five people stood in a line, waiting for me. Three women and two men. They all appeared friendly, their expressions welcoming, but I couldn't help but feel a pang of nervousness.

Killian and I sat down and he asked each of them to introduce themselves. Once they were done, I whispered to him, asking which of them Doctor Hayes recommended. I knew Doctor Hayes had excellent taste but as I glanced at the woman, an uneasy feeling washed over me. There was something about her that didn't sit right with me. Trusting my gut, I turned to