Chapter 51
Lucius's POV
As I stood in the dimly lit bar, anticipation coiled tightly within me like a spring. I was waiting anxiously for a response. When she finally lifted her head, her gaze swept across the room before locking onto mine. A weak, fragile smile pulled at the corners of her lips as she slurred softly, "You came for me."
A rush of emotion swelled in my chest, flooding me with warmth. I stepped forward, wrapping my arms around her, pulling her close to my heart. "I will always come for you, wifey," I whispered, trying to infuse my voice with reassurance.
Her eyelids heavy and drooping, leaned against me, her body feeling alarmingly limp in my embrace. The sharp scent of alcohol wafted off her breath, confirming what I feared, she was completely wasted.
With a gentle re
