Chapter 410\u00a0<\/p>\n
Riley\u2019s POV\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Lucien,\u201d I murmured softly, barely meeting his gaze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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When he didn\u2019t smile, Lucien always looked intimidating-his sharp jawline and icy golden eyes exuded the kind of Alpha authority that could silence a room. But when he did smile, it was like the winter sun breaking through a blizzard-rare, brilliant, and almost impossible to look away from.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I stared a second too long. My breath caught.\u00a0<\/p>\n
From the kitchen, I could feel the not-so-subtle glances. Matriarch Duskgrave, along with Mia and Mrs. Beck, were pretending to be busy, but I could see their shadows moving behind the archway, peeking around the corner every few seconds like curious pups.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou see that?\u201d the Matriarch\u2019s whisper floated in. \u201cHe\u2019s so soft with her. Our Lucien finally found his match.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve never seen the Alpha smile this much,\u201d Mrs. Beck agreed in a hushed tone. \u201cHe always looked like he wanted to maul someone before.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Every time I turned around, their heads would vanish like lightning, clanging pots to make it seem like they were working. It was adorable and embarrassing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucien and I sat across from each other in the sunlit sitting room, a light breeze drifting in from the window.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I felt my cheeks flush, looked away. Was I imagining things?\u00a0<\/p>\n
We stood up together. Matriarch\u2019s delighted squeal made me jump.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI told you! They\u2019re going out together!\u201d she beamed. \u201cLook at that, an actual date!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cI haven\u2019t seen our Alpha act like this since he was a pup Mrs. Beck added, laughing so hard she nearly dropped a dish.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Matriarch Duskgrave, wiped a tear from the corner of her eye, smiling at me like I\u2019d just been chosen by the Moon Goddess herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucien drove through the heart of Silvermist City in his sleek obsidian car. It purred like a beast beneath us, graceful yet powerful. We arrived shortly at the Moonthead Den, a boutique nestled between a runestone engraver and an elixirs apothecary.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucien parked, came around to my side, and held the door open. His hand hovered protectively over my head as I stepped out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re here,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I thanked him again, quietly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The boutique was everything I imagined-warm wooden shelves lined with shimmering silk threads in every color imaginable. Stacks of rune-etched needles, enchanted to resist tearing, glimmered in glass cases. Rolls of enchanted mooncloth, soft as mist, caught the sunlight from the windows.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I was completely absorbed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 410\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Lucien followed silently, always a step behind, his golden eyes never straying from me. When I reached too high, he plucked the item down without a word. When hesitated, he offered gentle suggestions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We spent nearly thirty minutes there, and I gathered everything I needed-threads blessed under the Blood Moon, a crescent-shaped hoop crafted from lunar silver and a fresh set of charm-infused pins.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As we stepped outside, the warmth of the sun touched my skin, and I let out a content sigh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the peace shattered in an instant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, well\u2026 what are the odds?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
That voice. My blood turned cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucien stiffened beside me as a tall male figure strode forward from across the cobblestones. Ronan Duskcliff.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My breath hitched. My body reacted before I could think-I clutched Lucien\u2019s arm tightly, seeking warmth, protection, anything. My legs trembled. My lungs felt like they\u2019d shrunk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I hadn\u2019t seen Ronan for days. Not since last time we gathered in Tessa\u2019s ward. Not since he ruined everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I hid behind Lucien, making sure Ronan couldn\u2019t see my face, though I noticed he was still trying to get a clear look at me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ronan was my nightmare.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I hated him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I feared him instinctively-every fiber of my being recoiled at his presence, screaming for me to avoid him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlpha Lucien,\u201d Ronan said smoothly, though his gaze didn\u2019t shift from me. \u201cWhat a surprise to see you here. And\u2026 this must be your companion?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucien\u2019s voice dropped several octaves, calm but ice-cold. \u201cDo you need something, Alpha Duskcliff?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ronan\u2019s smile deepened. \u201cJust passing by. It\u2019s rare to see you in town these days, Lucien. Thought I\u2019d say hello.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tilted his head, his eyes narrowing on me like he was trying to see past my changed appearance. I lowered my gaze, tucked closer into Lucien\u2019s side, heart bounding like war drums.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucien\u2019s arm slipped around me, drawing me in, shielding me fully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s none of your concern,\u201d he said, voice now laced with warning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ronan hesitated. For a moment, it looked like he might say something more. But Lucien\u2019s stance-dominant, protective, powerful-must\u2019ve changed his mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With a shrug, Ronan turned away. \u201cAnother time, then.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t breathe until he vanished around the corner. My legs nearly gave out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucien caught me before I fell.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 410\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you alright?\u201d he asked softly, his voice now a balm instead of a blade.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I nodded weakly, eyes stinging. \u201cI didn\u2019t expect to see him\u2026 not here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou won\u2019t have to deal with him again.\u201d Lucien promised. \u201cNot while I\u2019m here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
And just like that, I realized-I wasn\u2019t alone anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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