Ariel POV

I tried to get up by gathering my strength. Being held here for several days had weakened me. They fed me, but that wasn't what I wanted. I wanted to see Lucian. For me, that was more important than anything else. And now he was standing in front of me. I had to tell him the truth.

Lucian remained silent even though he gave me his coat.

"Lucian..."

"Say what you want to say. I'll listen," he said without looking at me.

The man who declared his love for me some time ago and now ...