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I sat next to Lucian because he told me to, and his hand stayed firm on my back as he pushed me into the chair. He didn't seem to care that Ophelia was clinging to Kael across from us, and his face stayed calm like this was exactly what he wanted. I was the one who felt sick, my stomach was in knots and my chest felt heavy, and I couldn't stop my eyes from drifting toward Kael even when I tried to look away.
He looked pissed, his jaw was tight and his shoulders were stiff, but he didn't look at me once. Not even for a second. It made my head spin because I had no idea how I was supposed to get him alone when he was acting like I didn't exist.
The elders showed up a few minutes later, and their voices carried through the hall before they even sat down. Everyone stood up and then s
