Adeline woke up to the sensation of dampness on her forehead. She sat up with a start, her lips parting as she looked around.
"Adeline."
Her gaze slowly came to focus on Lucan, and her lips slowly parted, her chesg heaving. "Lucan. What happened? Where is that..."
"Do not say a word," he said simply, then leaned forward. "You should rest. I have to go and take care of a few things."
There was something about his expression that just screamed an underlying sadness. So.etjing behind his eyes, he felt like he was trying hard to keep things away.
He slowly stood up and turned away, a slim robe resting on his shoulders.
"Lucan."
He stopped, turning back to her, his eyes solemn. "Yes?"
Without a word, Adeline got out of bed and slowly covered the distance to him. She did not stop at an i
