Chapter 169

Lucian’s POV

I made y to Scarlett’s room, feeling the weight of “very step. I knocked on the door, ory heart prandify as I waited for her response

Lucian?” Her voice came through, cold and indifferent, piercing me even from fre other side of the door.

struggling to keep my tone steady. “I just want to speak with you, that’s all.”

your system?” she replied flatly. She must have smelled it on me, the faint sting of whiskey I’d tried to bury with resolve

ett,” I pleaded, my voice soft. I promise I won’t do anything stupid.”

llowed, long enough for me to wonder if she would refuse. But then, her voice came, low and resigned. “Come in.”