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The Truth

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Lucian’s POV

“We need to help each other out if we’re going to get through this. No more secrets.” I said, holding back my usual coldness and keeping my voice calm.

Gwen’s eyes flickered with doubt. She crossed her arms over her chest, clearly still wary of me, but after a tense pause, she nodded. “Fine. No more secrets. But this doesn’t mean I trust you.”

“That’s enough for now,” I replied, feeling a slight relief. Trust would come later, if ever. Right now, we need to move forward.

I pulled out my phone and dialed Ethan. “Get to my castle, now.”

A few minutes later, Ethan arrived, clearly annoyed, storming into the room with a scowl. “Lucian, I swear, if you keep calling me on these last-minute runs—”

“I don’t have time for your theatrics, Ethan,” I cut in, brushing off his complaints.

Ethan glared at me before turning to Gwen, his expression softening. “Gwen, good to see you again.”

She gave him a small, polite nod, still wary of the situation. “Same here.”

I grabbed my jacket, sl
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