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Chapter 77: Lines That Can’t Be Crossed

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last update Last Updated: 2025-04-09 00:48:46

Long after Alexander left the corridor, the silence there persisted, but the weight of his presence persisted like a storm unwilling to pass.

Lucian rolled his shoulders as if releasing the ghost of Alexander's hold, then exhaled gently. Not from fear but from something deeper—something raw, unresolved—his heart continued to pound. He had seen it, Alexander's eyes flickering with uncertainty, his body stiffening at those final words.

“You worry she will love someone else.”

Lucian intended not to say it. But the truth had a tendency to escape when most important. Turning towards the balcony, his hands closed into fists. The cool night air touched his skin, but it had no effect to quell the fire raging within of him.

Dysis.

Her response had combined shock with something else—hesitation. Ever thought about him that way? Alternatively had he waited far too long?

Lucian shook his head at his own stupidity, then laughed dryly. At this point, it was irrelevant. Alexander
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