Chapter 74

Veronica's POV:

I turned on my heels and hurried to my room, eager to find solace within its familiar walls. With a dismissive wave, I dismissed my lady-in-waiting, craving a moment of solitude to gather my thoughts. I sank into the plush couch as a sigh escaped my lips, a mixture of relief and exhaustion intertwining within me.

As I tried to calm my racing heart, my phone chimed, its sharp notification cutting through the silence of the room. I glanced at the screen, seeing Lucas' name illuminated. He requested my presence at the training ground for a conversation. Uncertainty washed over me like a tidal wave.

Should I meet him? Should I engage in another conversation that may further complicate the already tangled web of emotions?

After a moment of contemplation, a surge of determination coursed through me. I needed to confront Lucas, to express my thoughts and feelings without hesitation. I wouldn't be a pawn in his game anymore.

I rose from the couch, slipped my phone into my poc