Chapter 66: markSelene’s POVLucian’s gaze meets mine, his brows knitting together in a mixture of confusion and concern. I can practically see the thoughts racing through his mind, trying to make sense of what I have just asked him. I do not blame him, not one bit. From where he stands, none of this adds up. To him, I have always been a friend, someone he can rely on, someone he trusts. And now, out of nowhere, I am asking him for something so strange, so unexpected, that even I feel the weight of how absurd it must sound.I draw in a slow breath, steadying myself as I find the words. My voice comes out softer than I intend, the emotions heavy on my tongue. “It’s Mr. Jones’s final wish,” I say, each syllable careful and measured, as if speaking too fast might shatter what little understanding there is. “Before he dies, he wants to see me married. It doesn’t matter if it’s real or not. I just want to honor that wish, to give him that comfort in his last moments.”For a heartbeat, Luc
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