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Chapter 154 - Exciting the King

Lucas tightened his arms around Nyx one last time, holding her with the tenderness of a man who wanted to shield her from a fate he could not yet speak of. He whispered softly into her ear that everything would be alright, that she need not surrender to despair, and though his words carried no explanation, they held a firmness that gave them weight. Nyx, moved by his quiet assurance, lifted her face to his and kissed him once more, a kiss that trembled between hope and resignation. When at last she pulled away, she pressed her hand gently against his cheek and gave a faint smile before turning toward the door.

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