Aria’s Point of View
As Dorian left, the door slammed shut behind him. Lucia’s angry footsteps echoed in the hallway, but I couldn’t focus on that. I just sat there, still shocked by everything that had happened. The room felt heavier without Dorian’s calming presence, and I could still hear his voice in my head.
Marielle looked at me, her eyes full of concern. “Aria,” she said softly, “Are you okay?”
I nodded, trying to calm myself down. But the truth was, I felt anything but okay. My mind was racing with so many thoughts, I didn’t know where to start. Marielle sat down next to me and gently placed a hand on my shoulder. “You know, Lucia… she’s been in love with Dorian for a long time.”
I looked at her, confused. “Lucia? She’s in love with him?”
Marielle sighed as if the weight of t
