Lucian’s POV
After a moment, I shook the thoughts away. Little good it did to dwell on the past now, and on the things I couldn’t change. Aria was gone from my life now, just like Dr. A was soon to be. While there are holes in my daily life, places that once Aria had filled with brightness and goodness, she was gone now and not returning.
I needed to continue my own path forward now.
Alone.
Ignoring the recurring pang inside of me, I turned back toward the door. As soon as I opened it, Sheila’s annoyed voice snapped at me.
“Did you enjoy your little private chat with Dr. A?”
“What are you talking about?” I snapped, perhaps too harshly. Since splitting with Aria, I’d found that most of my patience was lacking, especially when it came to Sheila. Her behavior these past few months had b
