Lucen
I knew I had lost from the beginning.
Not just the duel against Kaelith, but something bigger—and more painful—
Losing her heart.
I thought I could challenge Kaelith. I thought, by proving I was worthy—that I could protect Lana, guide her through this strange world—I would remain the only one she looked at. But it wasn't that simple.
Lana changed.
And the worst part... I knew that change wasn't sudden.
When she held my hand, I could feel it—her heart... was no longer the same. Not because Lana was cruel. But because her heart had grown in a direction I could no longer follow.
Or maybe... it was always growing that way from the start? And maybe I was just a detour for her?
"I know you started to change," I whispered, trying to keep my voice steady. "Since that night. Since I saw you sleeping with them both... I was afraid you'd change your mind and cancel a wedding that never even happened."
