Chapter 90 Time to Part Ways

Cecilia POV

Our kiss was interrupted when the phone rang. Julian reluctantly withdrew from me, a trace of hesitation still visible in his eyes. He gave the screen a quick glance, but he didn't hide from me. Rather, he took the call just in front of me.

I caught bits and pieces of the conversation. It was Hogan, instructing Julian to finish the matters in Ashfall and return as soon as possible to deliver his report.

I knew then that it was time for us to part ways again. He would return to the palace in Black Stone, and I would leave for the Lotus Pack. My chest constricted at the thought as a feeling of melancholy washed over me.

He looked at me as though he could read my mind and stated, "You're coming back to Black Stone with me. I'll tell Hogan about us. I'll get his approval."

"There's no rush," I replied calmly, even though I was practically humming a happy tune in my mind. "You can continue to teach me how to fly this helicopter, and I'll be the one flying you back."

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