LUCIAN'S POV
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Something about what her father said sticks to me like glue, because the truth is, Caroline would never be safe living in Alorwood, not with how deeply my father has poisoned the minds of our Kingdom. The fact that she's now bringing her best friend along is somewhat more stressful, but I would not deny her that, or Millard.
Who f*****g thought the i***t would find his mate here of all places?
'He probably thought the same of you.' Atticus scoffs. 'I could get a mate anywhere.' I retort, and he laughs bitterly as if it's the world's worst joke.
"We should get going." I sigh as we all finish our food, sitting around the table. Not once has Caroline's father stopped glaring at me like I've killed his pet. Caroline stands, drawing her father's attention away from me at la
