Chapter 22 Darkness Beneath
- (ARABELLE)
- "I can't promise you that I won't hurt you."
- Lucian's words from last night still echoed in my mind as the morning light filtered through the curtains. His absence in the room was palpable, like a weight pressing down on my chest. Despite his warning, despite the storm of emotions swirling within him, I wasn't afraid of him. In fact, I couldn't stop thinking about him.