Chapter 198

198 Fault Lines

Mara

Lucian returned late that night, shoulders heavy, eyes shadowed with exhaustion. I watched him move quietly through the room, heading to the bathroom and then slipping into bed beside me.

“How was the park with Rowan?” he asked as he settled beside me.

I snuggled into his warmth, grateful for the comfort of his presence.

“It was fine,” I said softly. “But it wasn’t fun without you.”

He kissed my forehead and pulled me closer.