LUCIEN’S POV“You don’t… you don’t remember?”Naomi’s voice was barely above a whisper, but it cut through the thick silence like a blade. Her eyes searched mine, wide and glassy, waiting for something—recognition, maybe, or forgiveness. I had none to give.“Remember what?” I snapped, the words tasting like ash. Anger flared hot in my chest, chasing away the cold shock that had settled there moments ago. “What the hell am I supposed to remember, Naomi?”She flinched, but didn’t back down. Andrea pressed closer to her side, his small hand fisted in her dress. She took a shaky breath, then another, like she was steeling herself for a blow.“One night… you got drunk.”I laughed—short, bitter, disbelieving. “Drunk?” I took a step toward her, my shadow falling over them both.“I don’t get drunk, Naomi. Not like that. Not blackout, stumbling, can’t-remember-my-own-name drunk. So whatever memory you’re trying to sell me, it’s bullshit.”Her chin lifted, just a fraction. “You did that night.”
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