Chapter 285

285 Survivors, Scars, and Vows

Lucian

“I’m sorry I couldn’t stay at home, Lucian. I’m so sorry,” Mara whispered, her voice shaking, her hands clinging to me like she never wanted to let go.

But she had nothing to apologize for.

I cupped her face gently, my vision blurred with tears. “No. I’m glad you disobeyed me,” I said, voice cracking. “You… and Martha. Thank you. Thank you so much.”

I choked on the lump in my throat.

“I thought that was it for me. I thought today would be the last time I saw the sun. And then-then you came.”