I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, my mind a chaotic mess. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop thinking about him. Lucian.
The way he looked at me earlier, the way his deep voice sent shivers down my spine—everything about him consumed my thoughts. It was maddening. Why was I like this? Why did I feel like I was suffocating under the weight of my own emotions?
I turned onto my side, hugging my pillow. Maybe if I just… see him for a second.
Just a peek. I wouldn’t say anything. Wouldn’t do anything reckless. I just wanted to admire him for a moment, to ease this unbearable ache in my chest.
Making up my mind, I slowly slid out of bed. The house was silent, the night heavy and still. Tiptoeing across my room, I reached for the door handle, hesitating only for a second before g
