Aria’s pulse spiked, her lips parted but the words were stuck in her throat. Eventually, she forced out the words,“Why would she set an engagement? Did you..” Her voice trailed off, but her eyes hinted at the fear she couldn’t finish, the fear that maybe Lucian had said yes.His gaze cut to hers, as he threw the phone on the bed.“Of course I didn’t.” He said, answering her unfinished question.Her gaze lowered softly, like relief washed over her features. But that wasn’t enough, “What are you going to do?” she pressed further. Lucian reached for a cigarette on the drawer, “We’re going.”Aria blinked back repeatedly, “That’s what she wants. Why give in to her?”He exhaled softly and smoke curled around him, then tilted his head with his eyes glinting at some dark idea he must have had.“Because Evelina is not smart enough,” He took a drag from the cigarette, “And because I know she’d keep Liana close by.”Her throat tightened. “So what, you think she’ll just let you walk in and ta
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