Chapter 61: A Cross in the Face

Lucien’s expression was unreadable as he leaned against his desk, arms crossed. His eyes locked onto mine, but there was something different in them—hesitation. A part of me wanted to believe that we were finally on the same side, but I knew better than to trust too easily.

“I need to know something,” he said, his voice low. “Do you still believe in me, Lila?”

The question threw me off. After everything—after the lies, the betrayals, the years of pain—he wanted to know if I believed in him?

I hesitated, choosing my words carefully. “That depends, Lucien. Are you giving me a reason...