LUCAS
I stepped into the room, my heart clenched at the sight of Lilya, still lost in her trance. It was an eerie sight, her presence so distant yet so palpable.
Suddenly, the door swung open, and Adrian stood before me, his face a mask of fury. "What are you doing here, Lucas?" he spat, his voice laced with venom.
I squared my shoulders, meeting his gaze head-on. "I'm here for Lilya. I need to make sure she's safe."
Adrian's eyes narrowed, and he took a step closer, the tension between us crackling in the air. "Safe? And you think you're the one who can keep her safe?"
A surge of frustration coursed through me. "I've sworn to protect her. I won't let anyone, including you, stand in my way."
He scoffed, his disbelief evident. "You think you're the only one who cares about her?"
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