**Lucian’s POV** The cemetery was small, old oaks shading the rows of headstones, a soft wind carrying the scent of fresh-turned earth. I stood just behind Isabella, close enough to feel her tremble but not touching—yet. She wore black, simple dress, her hair pulled back, while her face was pale under the wide-brimmed hat. Her mother stood on her other side, clutching a single white rose like it was the only thing keeping her upright. Davis was on Isabella’s left, suit dark, tie straight, eyes hidden behind sunglasses. He’d shown up an hour early, found me in the parking lot, and simply nodded...no words needed. The minister’s voice rose and fell, scripture and comfort woven together. I didn’t hear most of it. I watched Isabella instead—her shoulders rigid, while her fingers twisted the tissue in her hand until it shredded. When the casket lowered, a soft sob escaped her. I stepped forward then, hand settling lightly on her lower back. She leaned into it without looking, just
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