Chapter 12: He never rejected you...
I looked beyond Lucius's shoulders, checking if he had come with someone or if this was a trap.
"Hi, Mr Lucius," I said warmly. "I didn't expect to see you here and at such an hour. Did we fix a meeting?"
"Snap out of it, Selene," he sighed. "I know it's you,".
I crossed my arms defensively as I stared at him, hoping that the guilt on my face was not noticeable.
"Fine," I snapped. "Did Xavier send you? Couldn't he come by himself at least?"
"Can we go elsewhere and talk? I assume your kids are asleep and you wouldn't want them to walk in on us talking?"
I looked back into the room, contemplating if I was ready for any form of discussion. Was he here to beg for Xavier or what?
"I don't know..." I ventured. "Linda would be asleep by now and...".
"Please, Selene," he begged silently, "I would appreciate it so much. Please,".