Ariel POV

After my conversation with Lucian, I became very restless. I couldn't sleep tonight. Lucian lay quietly in bed, oblivious to my restlessness. Besides his desire to have children, I was also restless because I wasn't used to sleeping in the same bed with Lucian.

I stood by the window, staring at the starry night. There have been many changes in my life since I came here. No more torture. No more curses. I can eat my fill without worrying about anyone scolding me. My life is much ...