Chapter 49. Investigate Someone

Lucian's POV

She radiated with joy, her laughter filling the air as she engaged in conversation with that man. Seated across from him, it seemed strange that she would disregard the rule of not joining customers. What the hell is she doing?

Fury ignited inside my heart, tightening my fist as anger coursed through my veins. Yet, beneath the anger, a pang of pain echoed in my heart. It felt like a lump constricted my breath, or perhaps it was simply the intensity of my anger.

Observing them through the café’s glass wall, I stood just opposite on the street. The impulse to burst in and beat that man flooded through my head. However, I hesitated, fearful of causing a scene that might frighten Cercei.

My hands bore the red marks of the punches exchanged with Remus’ men. Blood stained my forehead and arms, yet the agony I felt this time was like a sharp sword cutting my heart into pieces.

Instead of going inside, I turned on my heels and made my way back