Chapter 437

The rain finally ceased at 1:00 am, and the thunder also faded away at some point. After unraveling the mystery surrounding Bella, Valerie drifted off. Lucius looked at the young woman resting against his arm. He should be feeling restless, but he experienced an unprecedented sense of calm. Velarie often said that the binding vow Magnus had set between them was a great deal for her, because Lucius was her lucky star. Yet, only Lucius knew that he was the one who truly benefited from the arrangement. Before meeting Valerie, his world had been boring and mundane. But after meeting her, his life became more vibrant and interesting with each passing day. In the peaceful night, Lucius gently tightened his arm around her. As he listened to her breathing and felt her warmth, he found himself growing drowsy on what should have been a restless night. It was a night filled with sweet dreams. … The next day marked the start of a new week. That morning, Valerie overslept and nearly slep