Alina carefully opened his notebook. The handwriting was neat and sharp, yet elegant in its simplicity. She smiled faintly and began to read aloud.
"First question—Describe the sky." She read slowly, her tone filled with interest. "The sky is peaceful when it's blue, but I like it more when it's dark. It feels quiet then, like the world is resting. Sometimes I think the stars are little lights watching us to make sure we are safe."
Her smile deepened, her heart softening at the quiet wisdom in his words. Such a gentle thought from someone who often hides behind his calm expression, she thought.
She continued to the next question. "Write five words that start with S."
Her eyes moved across the neat list. "Star, Shadow, Silence, Silver, and Sky."
The words were simple, yet every one of them carried a kind of stillness—a calm beauty that reminded her of Lucien himself. He really lives in his own quiet world, she thought. A world full of stars and soft silences.
