FUTURE IN LAWS

SLOANE'S POINT OF VIEW. I walked hand in hand with Lucien as we climbed up the marble stairs of the Everhart mansion. Lucien had calmed me considerably in the car, drawing circles on the back of my hand momentarily as he drove. The second the mansion’s view came up as he drove closer, I wasn’t filled with nervousness anymore; rather, it was the anticipation of what tonight could bring. Since I’d discovered about Reginald, and all that he’d done, I’d come to terms with the betrayal, and realised that it was better to try and move on instead of concerning myself with a man that sought to cause me so much harm, while comforting me. Valerian, Ms Vale, Seraphina, and Ace were my new family….my real family; and I would do my part to get to know them. “It’s gonna be okay, baby,” Lucien said, tightening his grip on our joined hands. “Yeah….I’m gonna meet my real family tonight. I only hope shit doesn’t hit the fan.” “I’m here for you, no matter what.” He said, and I realised something. Lucien