AFTER A BRIEF discussion with Aiden about Lucian, and the fact that he hadn’t made an appearance, I flew home to Romania and showered. Then I dressed and tossed a few items into my duffel bag, all the while telling myself that Chelsey needed me in her life more than she needed me out of it. At least while she was still young and vulnerable. I knew it sounded like a lame excuse, but deep down, I knew the truth - I couldn’t stay away from her even if I tried.
I loved her
As for Vanessa, she was no longer the young woman I’d met all those years ago and her heart belonged to Lucian, who didn’t even deserve it. The only thing I had left for her now was pity.
IT WAS JUST after twelve, when I returned to the castle. The first person I ran into was Aiden, who was on his way to the airport.
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