- First Person's Perspective -
Enise's POV
My mind was a whirlwind of chaos, thoughts of Laura's audacity mingling with the fresh memory of Lucas's kiss.
There was no time to dwell on that now, though. I had to focus. Laura's sudden reappearance had thrown a wrench into everything, and I needed answers – and solutions.
The drive to Lucian's estate was uneventful, but the weight in my chest grew heavier with each passing mile. By the time I arrived, the sight of his sprawling mansion brought little comfort.
I pushed the door open, my heels clicking sharply against the marble floor as I was led to the sitting room where Lucian, Anna, and Diana were already waiting.
Lucian looked up from his seat, his expression unreadable. "You're late," he said, his voice calm but laced with underlyi
