"Why on earth...? Never in my life have I been drawn to men. But why am I entertaining such thoughts now?"
— Ethan
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Finally, as Ethan reached the climax of his plan, Lucian leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression adorning his features.
His fingers tapped gently against the table, the rhythm echoing Ethan's racing heartbeat.
"You have surprised me," Lucian mused, his voice carrying a mixture of intrigue and admiration. "Your meticulousness and insight have garnered my attention."
Ethan's chest swelled with a mixture of pride and trepidation. To have earned the recognition of the Vampire Prince was a weighty acknowledgment indeed.
Lucian's eyes lingered on Ethan, a spark of something unspoken flickering behind his gaze.
Ethan found himself holding his breath, captivated by the enigma that was Lucian.
