Chapter 147: A New Beginning
(Grace's POV)
I sat across from Lucas in his modest yet comforting private chamber, the scent of moon-blessed herbs faintly lingering in the air. The echoes of my words—my decision to stay in neutral territory, even temporarily—seemed to hang between us. Lucas leaned back slightly in his chair, his usually calm amber eyes scanning my face for any flicker of hesitation.
"You're sure about this?" he finally asked, his voice steady but laced with concern. He folded his arms, his lean frame somehow exuding both strength and warmth. "You don’t have to make a decision like this so quickly. You’ve been through too much, Grace. Take your time, think it through."
I nodded firmly, feeling a clarity I hadn’t experienced in weeks. "I’m sure, Lucas. It’s not about r
