Chapter 214: Fuel to the fire

After tucking Lucius into bed, Layla sat by his side, her fingers gently brushing across his cheek. "I promise to ease your pain," she whispered softly, but with determination.

As she lingered, her phone buzzed, breaking the stillness. Glancing at the screen, she noticed it was a reply from Demitri—something she hadn’t expected after he had ignored her earlier call.