Author's note: This is from Serina's point of view
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Duke could see my disapproval about Ash and Luca solving their disagreements with a fight, and Duke raised his hand, indicating that I should be patient.
Duke spoke to Ash, "You are angry, and you need to vent. Running away won't help. Let me ask you one thing. Do you want to end your relationship with Luca and Zoe? Or do you hope that this will work out?"
"I don't see how this can work."
"But you want it to work, right?" Duke paused and when Ash nodded, Duke continued. "If you leave, you will create a distance that will be more difficult to close with every passing day. As a man, you need to face your challenges head-on. Think about what you are going through and what will make you feel better. Leaving won't help unless you plan to burn this bridge. If you feel like beating the shit out of Luca, then do it."
"That won't change anything.", Ash said.
