Aria's POV
Silence stretches before us, unsettling and hard to shake off. Lucien pulls me close for a hug, while my head rests against his chest. His hands wraps around my body as they secure me close.
"I love you." He whispers, for what feels like the fourth time. My lips curls into a smile, while my arms don't leave him.
"I love you more." I says and we both chuckle together, as I finally feel a weight off my shoulder. He lifts my head from his chest, tilting it with his fingers as he leaves a peck on my temple.
As his lips touches my temple, my eyes snaps shut on reflexes. Fading my whole thought to black. This is really happening, Lucien is really mine.
It feels too good to be true. I even pinch myself, but feel the pain welling through me. I wasn't dreaming, this is actually my
