Chapter 78 - 02/24- Lucian's Ultimatum

Aeliana's heart felt as though it were beating in her throat. She stood there, facing Lucian with everything she had, her voice steady but full of emotion. She could see the uncertainty in his eyes, the way he wrestled with the conflict inside him. He wanted to walk away, to protect her from what he believed was inevitable, but Aeliana couldn't just let him go. Not without fighting for what they shared.