♥ Chapter 58 ♥

19:30 '' House of the Dusk family. '' Zefíria.

Aurelia Dusk.

It's been almost two weeks since I was released, but even outside prison, I still feel an immense emptiness inside me. The absence of my friends, especially Lucian, is like a black hole that only seems to get bigger. Who would have thought that I, an ordinary girl, would fall in love with a "thug"? Lucian managed to break down all my barriers, but I didn't have the chance to tell him how much I love him too.

Going home was a real mistake. My parents were acting as if they were the victims in the story, justifying their lack of visits to the prison by saying they thought I was a junkie and didn't want to be embarrassed. And my brother... well, he's made my life a living hell since I got back, spreading the word to all the neighbors that I'd been arrested, so that now everyone looks down on me, even though they know I'm innocent.

Returning to college was a bittersweet experience. People barely glance at me, but they don't hesitate to whisper things about me behind my back, insinuating that I might have bribed my way out of prison. It's amazing how quick people are to judge without knowing the whole story.

I really miss my friends; they were like a ray of sunshine in my dark life in prison. I don't miss that place at all, but I miss them. And every night, my thoughts go to Lucian. His deep eyes, his mischievous smile... Oh, how I miss him.

The scar on my face has healed, but now it's a visible mark that people use to spread rumors and gossip about me, which only makes everything worse. I'd like to visit my friends, but my family seems to be constantly monitoring my every move, which is making me crazy and very angry.

I let out a sigh and went downstairs, bumping into my brother in the living room. Furthermore, I rolled my eyes at the sight of him.

I let out a sigh and went downstairs, bumping into my brother in the living room. I rolled my eyes at the sight of him.

'' Look if it isn't the pothead. '' He sneered.

''If it isn't the scumbag asshole,'' I retorted, smiling sideways.

''You think you are, don't you? ''He teased me, which made me roll my eyes once again.

''Look, fuck off and leave me alone. '' I said, looking away from my mother, who was watching us with her arms crossed.

''What language is that, Aurelia? ''My mother asked, visibly annoyed.

''A language I learned a long time ago,'' I replied, looking defiant.

''Look how you talk to me!

'' I don't give a damn about you, you know what? Fuck all of you. You just use me as a maid while your bum son sits on the sofa. You say you're ashamed of me for being arrested, but your darling son smokes weed, gets into trouble, and has almost been arrested, while I'm innocent and you judge me. Fuck you, you old fucks!

I picked up my wallet from the table and left this shitty house, walking through the streets of Zephyria with my head full of all this. I just wish I had a job, so I could get out of this place. '' I wanted to see Lucian; I miss him so much.

Tears fell down my cheeks, and I hugged my own body because of the cold.

Holy shit!

I walked a little further and was startled to see an all-black car pull up next to me.

The rear window of the car opened, and my eyes widened when I saw who it was.

'' Surprise, love! '' Trix said with a big smile.

''Trix? ''I asked in shock.

''And us too, love. ''Tina pushed Trix away. ''Guys, she's in shock.

Hina also stuck her head out of the window.

'' We're all free!

The door of the front seat opened, and I opened my eyes wide when I saw Lucian.

'' Surprised to see me, love? '' He asked with a beautiful smile on his face.

'' L-Lucian?

I quickly jumped into his arms and hugged him so tightly.

'' Hi, my love. '' He hugged me tightly too.

I could smell him, and that made me hug him even tighter.

''I love you too. ''I said, feeling his comforting embrace.

''My beautiful little doll... ''He whispered, pulling away just enough to look into my eyes. ''I've missed you so much.

Without hesitation, I brought my lips close to his and kissed him, immersing myself in his familiarity as if nothing had changed. The warmth of his lips against mine sent a shiver through my body, and I lost myself at the moment, wishing it would last forever. When we finally broke apart, my breathing was fast and my heart was pounding harder.

'' I missed you too. '' I murmured, unable to contain the smile that formed on my lips.

He ran his thumb gently over my cheek, looking at me tenderly.

''My girl, only mine. ''He whispered before kissing me again.

Hugging him tightly, I felt safe and complete in his arms.

"Oh, that's so sweet, guys. "Dora's voice interrupted our intimate moment.

I laughed softly and pulled away from Lucian to hug my friends, feeling grateful to have them back in my life.

''I've missed you so much,'' I said, squeezing them against me in a collective hug.

''We've missed you too, sweetheart,'' Hina said with a warm smile.

''Now we'll all be together again. '' Tina exclaimed excitedly. ''You deserve a peaceful life, Aurelia.

I agreed, feeling thrilled at the idea of having my family back.

Then I looked at Lucian, who held out his hand to me with an inviting smile.

"Will you come with me?" he asked, his eyes shining with hope.

I took his hand without hesitation, allowing myself to be guided by him towards an uncertain future, but one full of promise.

''Yes, I'll go with you, wherever that may be. '' I replied, feeling brave beside him.

A smile played on his lips as he pulled me closer, sealing our commitment with a sweet, passionate kiss.

''You're mine now, Aurelia. '' He murmured against my lips.

''I always have been. ''I smiled, losing myself in his dark eyes, full of love and promises of a better future.

"Of course you have, my little doll. "He said, with a playful smile, his eyes full of tenderness.

I smiled back, feeling enveloped by his comforting presence.

"And you, Lucian, are just as attached to me. "I ran my hand over his face, enjoying the feel of his skin under my fingers.

He nodded, his eyes expressing a mixture of love and gratitude.

Our kiss was a bond of deep connection, where words became unnecessary.

''I love you too, Lucian,'' I whispered, feeling my heart overflow with emotion.

''My beautiful little doll, always and forever. ''He murmured, hugging me tenderly.

I felt safe and protected in his arms, as if I had finally found my place in the world.

''Forever together, until the end of time. ''I declared, smiling through tears of happiness.

''Until death. ''He replied, with a sparkle in his eyes that lit up my soul.

Our friends watched us with affection, silent witnesses to our unbreakable love.

''You're a lovely couple. '' Dina commented, bringing us back to reality.

We laughed together, aware that we had found something truly special in each other.

''I love you, Lucian,'' I repeated, feeling the truth of those words in every fiber of my being.

He looked at me with admiration, his gaze conveying all the love he felt for me.

''And I to you, my dear Aurelia. Forever. "He promised, sealing our words with a passionate kiss.

Together, we would face any challenge because our love was stronger than any obstacle.

And so, embraced by fate, we began our journey together.

END.