Chapter 88: On Their Way
Lirian was loudly clicking her heels against the cold stone floor as she exited the meeting room.
She barely noticed Gabriel falling into step beside her until his voice broke through the haze.
"Are you alright?" he asked, his tone gentle but tinged with concern.
Before she could respond, a sharp voice cut through behind them.
"Lirian!"
She froze.
The single word was enough to hear her father's fury.
Gabriel's hand tensed at her elbow, but she shook him off gently and turned to face Lucius, who was striding toward her with thunder in his eyes.
"Father," she began, but he raised a hand to silence her.
"Don't 'Father' me," Lucius spat.
His voice echoed in the corridor, drawing the attention of the guards stationed nearby.
"What were you thinking, agreeing to this absurd plan?"