~ Aria's POV ~"Lucian! Lucian!! Lucian!!!" My voice cracked as I banged on the door, panic clawing at my chest. "Lucian, are you okay in there?" I shouted again, my heart racing.When I didn't get the feedback I wanted, I was almost tempted to push the door open with my strength, until the door creaked open and revealed the person to be Lucian."Lucian…" I whispered, my breath trembling as I threw my arms around him, clutching him so tightly I could barely breathe."I'm so glad you're okay. I thought you'd still be sick.""Took you long enough," he whispered, and I slowly broke the hug."I’m sorry," I breathed, guilt flooding my chest. "I had so much on my mind… I didn’t have the time to check on you or even think about how you were doing. I’m so sorry."He touched my chin with a small smile. "I'm not mad at you, Little Sparkles. You needed some time to think, especially after how I had lied to you.""How are you doing? Are you okay now?" I asked, brushing my thumb along the cheek I
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