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Tensions Escalating

Author: Inky Pen
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-08 20:02:36
Lucian’s POV

As Gwen stumbled, I caught her arm to stop her fall, but the moment felt… wrong. I quickly let go, stepping back as she wobbled, barely catching herself. Her eyes met mine, filled with disappointment.

“Lucian...” she whispered, her voice barely holding steady.

“Don’t,” I cut her off, my tone sharp. “Don’t think for a second that I’ve forgotten who you are.”

She blinked, her lips parting as if to say something, but then she just stared at me, hurt flickering in her eyes. I could see her holding back her words, maybe waiting for me to say something else. I didn’t.

“So, this is it?” she asked softly, her voice trembling. “You’re just going to keep treating me like the enemy?”

“I don’t know who you are,” I replied coldly, arms crossed. “You look like her, but that doesn’t mean you are.”

She straightened herself, her face hardening. “I’m not Arlene. I’ve never claimed to be. But you keep acting like I’ve done something wrong just by existing.”

I clenched my jaw, refusin
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