Chapter 025
Emilia's POV
My feet felt cold on the chilly grass. I exhaled in tiny clouds, each one tense with fear. I was unable to approach either of the two individuals who were most important to me, Lucian on my left and the Ash-Born on my right, so I stood between them.
Choosing sides would be one step.
And I could break this delicate moment if I wanted to.
As though it hurt to reach for me, Lucian's hand lingered close to mine. However, he didn't touch my hand. He wasn't ready to let go. He fixed his golden eyes on me, as if I were the only thing holding him to this world, not the Ash-Born.
In contrast, the Ash-Born remained motionless. His jaw was tense, his eyes were like shattered glass, and his fists were clenched. Beneath his skin, there was a warstorm of anger, sorrow, and
