Chapter 24
For a moment, nobody moved.
The room remained frozen after Lucien’s accusation.
The demons stood with their weapons drawn, Damian and his mother watched from across the chamber, and Lyra remained beside Lucien, trying to understand how everything had become so complicated so quickly.
But then something unexpected happened.
The King smiled.
It was weak.
Barely noticeable.
But it was there.
His tired eyes remained fixed on his son.
“Lucien…”
Lucien turned immediately.
“Father?”
The King’s expression softened.
“I thought I would never see you again.”
Lucien’s anger disappeared for a moment.
He moved closer to the bed and knelt beside him.
“I’m here now.”
His father slowly reached out and grabbed his hand.
His grip was weak, but Lucien held onto him tightly.
“I
