Chapter 101 Lucien’s Clever Ruse

“It was fine,” Kaia replied, her tone flat, offering nothing more.

If it wasn’t about the work, could it be Alden stirring up trouble again?

Lucien’s eyes flickered with a mix of curiosity and protectiveness.

He decided to cut to the chase. “So why the long face today?”

Kaia froze, caught off guard. He’d noticed?

“Did someone mess with you?” Lucien pressed, his voice softening with concern.

Kaia shook her head, her gaze dropping, a quiet sadness settling in her eyes.

“No, it’s not that. I was at my grandmother’s memorial today. Sorry if my mood’s been off.”

Lucien’s chest tightened.

He’d miscalculated, thinking, the memorial was tomorrow, Guilt gnawed at him for the oversight.

“I’m so sorry,” he said quickly, his voice low and sincere.

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Kaia looked up, surprised by his apology.

“Lucien, it’s okay. You don’t need to apologize.”

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It had been over a month since Claire’s passing, but the grief still caught Kaia off guard sometimes, a sharp pang that lingered.

the thought of those responsible for her grandmother’s

his fingers beckoning

hesitated, confused, but her body moved before her mind could catch up, inching closer

pulling her into a warm embrace. His other hand found the back of her head, patting

murmured. “I’ve got

wave of emotion

to hold her just like this, stroking

her voice catching, betraying her. “I

miss her sometimes.”

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moved slowly, smoothing her

he

a silent vow–he’d protect her, just as fiercely

here for you now,” he said softly, his voice a quiet

a flicker of self–consciousness crept in. She’d

back, she mumbled, “Sorry, Lucien, I

himself, noting the faint dampness

her tears.

looked at him and frowned. The man who’d looked half–dead moments ago now had a healthy

her staring and quickly said, “It’s not that bad—just a

cheeks flushing with indignation. “Snot? Excuse me, there’s

trying to

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said with a teasing grin, shrugging off his pajama top and

the laundry room on the

me?”

abs came into view, the lines of his body

her face warming at the unexpected sight. She hadn’t pegged him for someone with that kind

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