Chapter 265

Lucius nodded. "I did." Valerie pushed him away. "Since you've seen it, I won't hide it from you. I have a… special fate. What happens to me isn't like other people. According to my dad, I wasn't supposed to be born here at all. I defied the heavens and forced my way into this world, so now, the heavens punish me for it." No sooner had she finished speaking than another bolt of lightning crackled down, visibly targeting her. Lucius yanked her into his arms again. In an instant, the vicious strike vanished. They stared at each other. "Does holding you make it better?" he asked. After dodging the lightning twice in a row, Valerie suddenly realized something. Was this why Magnus had forced her to marry Lucius? A few more bolts slammed down, and the skies opened. Judging by the downpour, it wouldn't let up for at least an hour or two. The weather had suddenly turned so brutal that leaving White Manor became a problem in itself. Lucius hurriedly pulled Valerie back to his annex. Th