Chapter 28 Dream About Him

• I froze as the door creaked open, and there stood Lucian, his wry smile sending a jolt of surprise through me. My heart raced, and I silently thanked the stars that the witch's spell book was nowhere in sight. I managed to force a smile, meeting his gaze as he approached.
• "I knew you would be here," he said with that teasing smirk that always made my heart flutter.
• I nodded, my nerves making my voice catch slightly. His concern was palpable as his fingers brushed my cheek, and his next words only heightened my unease.