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A NEW “US”

Author: Drisler Hobbs
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-07 19:26:34

Lucian stared at Zeda, hurt flashing in his eyes.

“Is that what you think?” His voice was low, almost disappointed.

Zeda opened her mouth to rephrase her question, but he held up a hand.

“Look, I might be a lot of things, but I’m not selfish, especially not with you,” he said. “I’ve been able to control my beast just fine with my bike or music ever since I came of age. I don't need anything else to keep the monster at bay.”

He stood up and then knelt before her, easily tilting her chair to face him as if she weighed nothing. He took her hands in his, his midnight eyes locking with hers.

“Zeda, love,” he said, “I called you because I found myself wanting to be with you. I want an ‘us.’ My beast being calm around you is a bonus, not the reason. Please know that.”

Zeda sat still, stunned and speechless. She didn't know how to respond, so she just smiled and nodded, her heart a fluttering mess.

He shifted a strand of hair from her eyes, and the movement revealed a glimpse of a dark tattoo
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  • Zeda And The Four Princes Of Shadowbrook Academy    THE MISSION PLAYBACK

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