Celeste’s POV Lucian was still beside me, silent as always, but I could feel it—he was watching me more than usual, not in a suffocating way, just… aware. Like he was trying to decide whether to say something or leave me alone with my thoughts. I made the decision for him. “Go back to your pack,” I said quietly, still staring at the empty path Adrien had taken. “I need to think.” Lucian didn’t respond immediately. When I finally turned slightly, he was already looking at me, his expression unreadable. “You’re sure?” he asked. I nodded once. “I’m not going anywhere,” he said simply. “I know,” I replied. “But I need space.” There was a short pause before he gave a faint exhale, like he already expected this answer. Then he stepped back without protest. “As you wish,” he said calmly. “Call me if you need anything.” I almost smiled at that. Because that was Lucian, no pressure, no argument, just presence when needed. And then he was gone and the courtyard felt even emptier af
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