Chapter 14 Desperation

• AMELIA
• Although I couldn't see the look on his face, I knew that I had hit a nerve. It was obvious that Lucien's hidden identity was a sensitive topic.
• When he stayed silent, the tension between us worsened. I waited for him to lash out at me or defend himself. Instead, he quietly walked away. Once he was gone, my knees suddenly felt weak, and I went down to a crouching position, only realizing then how much his presence had affected me.