Chapter 207: Suffered the loss

"Yes, I want you to heal first," Layla said softly. "But more than anything, I just want us to escape somewhere far away—someplace where no one can reach you or hurt you anymore."

Lucius gave her a small smile, shaking his head. "She won’t come back," he assured her despite the lingering unease in his eyes. "Let’s stay here until I’ve fully recovered. We don’t need to go anywhere just yet."