IT'S INDEED A MISERY LUCIEN'S POV I quietly watched Seraphina as her chest rose and fell, her eyes widened in disbelief at what I had just told her. Even her cheeks had turned bright red. I couldn't imagine the level of shock she felt from a few words of reassurance. What a weirdo. I waited until she finally managed to compose herself before she looked up at me. A strong determination now burned in her eyes. "Thank you so much, Lucien. You have no idea how much this changes everything for me." I smiled softly. "Don't you think I deserve some kind of appreciation?" Her eyebrows shot up immediately. "Oh, that's true. Just tell me whatever you want and I will do it. You seem to be on my side, and honestly, I see you as a partner—" I quickly raised a hand to stop her. "You don't

