"Don't lie to me. There is no way the hero would do something like this. Even if he put his duty of saving the world above our love, he would never harm me.
I— I don't believe you; this must be your plot." Ava shook her head, feeling Lucian's weight pressing down on her, yet she made no attempt to push him away, her mind just filled with his words.
"Well, it is the truth. Of course, I can show you the proof, but for now, it is time for you to drink your medicine. Even if the demons, the hero, and the world wish to kill you, I will keep you safe," Lucian spoke, his lips curving into a smile.
"Why? Why do you wish to keep me alive? Is it just to torment me? We have only met a couple of times in the past, so why are you doing all this?" Ava spoke, as her gaze unconsciously drifted off to his lips, remembering the last time she drank medicine.
