#Chapter235
Giggling, pulling away from his dramatic attempts to smother him, Lucien shoved his shoulder but kept his hands where they were. /"I'm glad you're here too. It's silly, but I was scared to come, but I always feel better when you're around./" Lucein gave one of his sweetie-pie smiles. /"You give me confidence. I don't feel so scared. Probably because I know you'll look after me no matter what./"
/"Your Daddy doesn't do that?/"
Lucien's eyes jumped behind them at the closed red door. Deeming it safe, a dopey grin cascaded across his expression, his eyes softening like melting snow. /"Oh, he's great at that, but it's different. He makes me feel safe and protected, but you make me feel like . . . I dunno. It's like the opposite. Angel makes me feel small and cute, but you dare me to be brave?/" Lucien made a face. /"Man, I suck at explaining./"
