Lucian’s voice still echoed in my head as I stepped out of my room. We have many things to discuss. I knew better than to take his words lightly. There was always a hidden meaning when it came to my uncle. But for now, I have other things to focus on. I stopped in front of Delilah’s door, lifting my hand to knock, but before I could, the door swung open. She stood there, surprised. I blinked. "I was just about to go out and grab something to eat. Wanted to know if you’d come with me.” Her face lit up instantly. “Of course! I’ve been starving.” I smirked. “Figures.” We left the house and found a restaurant a few blocks away. It was a small but authentic Chinese place, the kind where the aroma of sizzling dishes filled the air. We settled into our seats, and soon, plates of dumplings,

