Chapter 42 — ’Rune’

Chapter 42: 42 — ’Rune’

For a moment, Lucian simply stared at the young woman seated not far yet not close, his thoughts in disarray. The steady rise and fall of Cynthia’s breathing seemed to mock the storm of emotions swirling within him; she was clueless and he knew his feelings didn’t matter to her.

And yet, for a brief moment, her unexpected present felt comforting. And that realization only fueled his frustration.

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