Chapter 55

Kaia POV

“Grandma—” I began, but she held up a finger, silencing me.

Lucian lowered his gaze, disappointment clouding his features. His shoulders sagged just a little—barely noticeable to most, but I saw it. The confident alpha aura he usually carried dimmed, replaced by something quieter… something that looked a lot like hurt.

“I see,” he said softly, nodding once as if trying to compose himself. “If that is her decision… then I respect it.”

“It’s ...