Lucian's heart trembled the moment he felt Olivia's lips press gently against his forehead. His breath hitched, his chest tightening as though the warmth of that single touch had unlocked something buried deep inside him. His eyelashes quivered, betraying the storm of emotions building behind his closed eyes.
How long has it been…? he wondered. How long since he had felt something like this? Something so soft, so tender, so… loving?
Her words echoed in his ears, carrying a weight that seemed to reach his very soul.
"Just… just know I love you. Always. I really love you, my Lucy… and I always will."
Slowly, as if afraid the moment would shatter, Lucian opened his eyes. The sight before him froze his breath.
