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Irene's POV

I sat cross-legged on the bed, my fingers absently trailing over the hem of the gown sample laid beside me. A maid had dropped it off hours ago, it was a gift from the council of Elders.

The mating ceremony was about a week away, and the house buzzed with preparations—flowers, fabrics, feasts. It was exciting. I loved all the attention I got, but Lucien had grown distant, distracted.

He was still here, assuring me that he cared, but it had changed.

A knock came and Lucien stepped in. He looked tense, but he still managed to give me a soft smile.

"You're awake," he said.

“I waited.” I rose slowly. “You missed dinner again. What's going on Lucien? Did I do something wrong?”

His eyes clouded, a fleeting look of hurt flickered across his face. “Oh, Irene.” He pulled me to the bed and we sat down. “Is that how I made you feel?”

I nodded and he continued. “I'm sorry, my love. I was hurting you unintentionally.” He brushed a hand through his hair. “There’s been… something to fo
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