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A FAMILIAR FACE

Author: Marietta 🌹
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-05 23:55:32

Lenora's POV

The evening air was cool and quiet as I sat with Lucia on a bench. We didn't talk and the silence felt awkward. I had things I wanted to say, but I couldn't. The mean things the warriors said still hurt me and I didn't want to bother Lucia with my problems.

Lucia had already done so much for me – confronting them, defending me — and I didn't want to burden her further with my pain.

“See you later, Lucia,” I finally said, breaking the awkward silence. My voice sounded hollow, even to my own ears. It was better to go back to my room alone than to sit here and risk boring her with my thoughts.

“Is there a problem, my Luna?” She asked, her tone laced with genuine concern. Her eyes searched mine, but I quickly shook my head, forcing a smile onto my lips.

How could I explain the storm raging within me? The guilt, the anger and the grief. It was all too much to put into words.

“Not really, Lucia. I'm just feeling sleepy,” I lied, the smile on my face feeling more lik
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