-Lucian-
I knew the pain could potentially drive me crazy. I’d heard about Angela’s mother and how intense it was for her. She was still battling it. Cecilia and I hadn’t fully claimed each other, and the bond was fresh.
Perhaps we could endure it without suffering too much. We had to act now, though, before it became overwhelming, and I couldn’t resist claiming her as mine.
“Do you want me to say it?” I asked when she remained silent.
“I...” she hesitated.
“Is that not what you want?” I prodded.
Internally, I hoped it was what she desired. I hoped she was willing to give us a chance. Yet, I knew Cecilia was stubborn. She’d been through this before. She understood the agony of having your heart shattered. She didn’t want to inflict that pain, but she also needed to prove she didn’t t
