LUCIAN I laid on Cassandra's bed, rethinking all my life's choices whilst she was sound asleep. I wish I could sleep like that, without worry or fear, but it's constantly one thing or the order for me.I rolled on the bed, throwing the duvet over my head and sighing loudly.I want to hate Elias, I really want to, but I couldn’t bring myself to.Cassandra's was able to search Seraphina's room, but the necklace wasn't there.Either Seraphina doesn't have it, or it's on her.I turned again, this time on my sides. I promised Reine not to fail her, yet time after time, it's the only thing I find myself doing. Failing her.The door suddenly burst opened.I threw the duvet away from my face, ready to talk down to whoever it was, but my mouth hung open the instant I set my eyes on the intruder. "Lucian!" Elias growled, his stare solely fixed on me.It didn't even stray to Cassandra, who was fumbling around and cowering in fear."Yes, Your Majesty," I replied, at matching his gaze. J
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