Chapter 125

Kaia POV

I left Lucian’s guest room with a strange mix of relief and sadness. He had understood, and he had left with dignity—but even that couldn’t stop the ache that lingered in my chest. I took a deep breath, letting the crisp morning air fill my lungs, steadying myself.

The walk back to Caleb’s pack felt longer than usual. My mind replayed every word of the conversation, every glance, every small gesture that Lucian had made. I forced myself to focus. Caleb. Caleb was ...