Raine's POV.

Just like a wave, the days passed but the ache my chest only deepened. Each moment that Lucius spent with Elena was a reminder of my own unfulfilled desires. I couldn't digest it better, I become a stranger in their love story and sometimes I felt like an assistant that work out their journey together.

This morning, I sat at the kitchen table, the smell of freshly brewed coffee mingling with the scent of toast. I tried to focus on my breakfast, but every time I glanced toward the living room, I caught sight of them together, Elena nestled against Lucius, her laughter bright and carefree. The way...