Chapter 49 Being Rude With Her

• Lucian's POV.
• I found myself unable to maintain the passion with Elera as thoughts of Alicia invaded my mind. It was like a sudden chill had dampened the fire between us, leaving me feeling disinterested and disconnected.
• Her words, though accusing, stirred a deeper anger within me. How dare she insinuate that my actions were driven by some lingering attachment to Alicia? This was about reclaiming my own agency, not about rekindling past romances.