Lucien's POV
I was back to my room, trying to give Davina the space she wanted away from me, but I couldn't bring myself to relax. I knew she was in pain right now, feeling betrayed by my actions. I told myself I would not care. That was the plan after all— break her as a punishment for her father's crimes. But who was I fooling? I couldn't even breathe well.
I needed to find her, and I needed to make her understand why I told Raine and didn't let her know. I have attempted to leave this room more times than I could count, only to stop myself in the last second. Seeing me would only make things worse for her.
I ran my hands through my hair, remembering her question.
When did I decide that I no longer wanted to punish her, and wanted to protect her instead? Did I ever truly wanted to pu
