Zora’s POV
Lucian’s surprise painted an unmistakable expression on his face, the arch of his eyebrows revealing a mix of curiosity and, perhaps, a subtle undertone of something else. The air between us crackled with the unexpected revelation – that I was going out with Marcel alone.
As the silence lingered, Lucian’s inquiry cut through the charged atmosphere. “Who else knows about this?” His question held an undercurrent of annoyance and a desire to understand what was going on.
As I took a deep breath, I wondered whether I should be haughty and tell him to mind his business but after what had happened between us in the library, I was averse to being harsh “I told Damon,” I confessed, meeting Lucian’s gaze with a mix of honesty and a touch of anticipation. The weight of the revelation
