Chapter 133

Lucien held Daciana tightly in his arms as he whispered into her ear, "I won't let anyone hurt you. I promise."

Lucien held Daciana tightly in his arms, feeling her tremble against him. He could sense the turmoil inside her, the battle between her human and wolf selves. He knew that she needed him to be strong, to be her anchor in the storm.

Daciana sniffed as she buried her head in his neck, seeking comfort and solace. She could feel her wolf pushing at the wanting to take over, to deal with the threat that had caused her pain. But she knew that she couldn't let that happen. She had to stay in control.

"I can't do this, Lucien," she whispered, her voice thick with tears. "I can't keep pretending that everything is okay. I'm tired of fighting."

Lucien held her tighter, feeling the desperation in her words. He knew that she was struggling, but he also knew that she was strong enough to overcome it.

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