VeraniaHe was taller than I expected him to be, and his eyes immediately found mine. They were so wide and innocent. "Lucan," the woman said, "you know I don’t like it when you come into my quarters without knocking. Why aren’t you outside?”“I’m waiting for Dad, Aunt Verona,” he claimed sheepishly, lowering his gaze but still stealing glances at me. For some reason, I couldn’t take my eyes off him. I was constantly surrounded by children at the brothel, and most of the time, I took care of them. By the goddess. The mere thought of them made me realize that I missed them so much. So, so much. “Go wait for him outside, then,” his aunt claimed. Verona. A name so similar to mine. I realized I hadn’t known it until the boy—Lucan—mentioned it. “Have you met our new guest?”I was stunned by her introduction. I wasn’t a guest for that man. The boy looked at me, then walked over, extending his little hand. “Hello. My name is Lucan.”I had to clear my throat before speaking. “I’m Verania
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