Chapter 35 Not So Fast
- **Lucian’s POV**
- The moment I reached the manor, something felt wrong. The air was thick with tension, and the usual sounds of life that surrounded the place were gone—replaced by an eerie silence. My heart hammered in my chest as I ran through the gates, the scent of blood hitting my senses immediately.
- "Arabelle?" I called out, my voice echoing through the empty courtyard. No answer.