Chapter 188

His question caught Calliope off guard-she didn't even know how to respond. She awkwardly reached up to scratch the back of her neck. "It's not like that, I just... I'm not mentally ready yet." Conrad's gaze darkened a bit before he suddenly asked, "Did you ever live with Lucien?" Calliope was completely thrown by that name. She instantly waved her hands as if the idea itself was absurd. "No way!" Seeing how strongly she reacted, Conrad's tight jaw finally relaxed a little, and the corners of his mouth curved up with subtle amusement. Makes sense. If she had lived with Lucien, she wouldn't have bled that night. He had heard that a woman's first time meant a lot. Since she gave something so precious to him, there was really no need to question anything else. He patted the empty spot on the bed next to him, his voice low and a little hoarse. "Come here." Calliope clutched the hem of her shirt, clearly hesitant, her feet glued to the floor. Watching her guarded, flustered stance, Conrad l