HANNAH'S POV
I took a deep breath as I stood outside the door to Lucien's study. He couldn't keep me here forever. I'd already fulfilled his request. I didn't even wait until breakfast and decided to say goodbye before leaving.
When I stepped inside, Lucien was standing by the window, gazing outside as though he'd been expecting me.
Was I really that obvious? Could he actually read my mind?
Lucien turned toward me with a faint smile.
"Leaving so soon?" he asked.
I gave him a polite nod. "Your Majesty, I can't stay here any longer. There are things I have to take care of. I'm sure you know that."
"You could stay here and rest without any interruptions. You'll be safe under my protection until the Alpha Council Assessment."
"Your Majesty, you've already done so much for me, and
