Ruelle's heart felt heavy once she arrived at the room. She stood there for a few seconds, staring at the door while the conversation with her sister replayed in her mind.
Then the door opened from within and her gaze settled on Lucian's silhouette, a thin line of light tracing the left side of him.
The thoughts that had been racing moments ago went quiet in his presence. She found herself staring into his deep red eyes, as if they could anchor her from slipping away. She never knew a person could have such an effect.
"I am back…" Ruelle murmured.
Lucian pushed the door open further for her to step inside. He remarked, "You're back later than Dane normally returns," his words casual on the surface.
"You always know everything. Like a lizard on the wall," Ruelle muttered and just in time caught him narrow his eyes. She hurriedly added, "It's just a saying. For someone who is… well informed."
