Thalassa let out a sigh, finally finding a somewhat comfortable position for her legs, when the doorbell rang.

She hurried to the door, expecting her aunt, a smile blooming on her face, "Aunt Clara, how was your day with—"

Her greeting was cut short at the sight of David standing at the doorway, pushing a wheelchair. Seated in it was a presence too imposing to ignore. It was Lysander!

His striking features, noble as a marble statue, seemed to command the elements, his aura icy and unapproachable.

Seeing Lysander, Thalassa's smile vanished, her nerves tightening, a wave of anxiety washing over her. "Lysander, what brings you here?"

Lysander's dark eyes lifted to her. She was in a nightgown, her hair damp, a mist of water vapor wrapping around her. Her dark hair draped over her pale cheeks, creating a stark contrast, like a lily fresh from the water.

Just the sight of her like this made Lysander's gaze darken, his throat tightening.

Without responding to Thalassa, Lysander glanced behind him.

David quickly got the hint, let go of the wheelchair, and left.

he settled by the sofa, Thalassa, slightly tense, offered, "I'll get you a cup of tea."

an authority

home, Thalassa found herself drawn by his commanding presence,

Lysander's sharp eyes caught sight of a large bruise on her leg, alarming in its intensity. His eyes narrowed, "Did you hurt yourself just now?" He had heard her cry out in pain when she was helping him down

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she was hurt, and

lied! The injury

hastily pulled down her dress to cover

by his firm grasp, his hand warm and strong, a touch both

a beat, freezing her actions, as she looked up into Lysander's intense

my questions?" Lysander's voice, deep and reproachful, filled the

closer, his presence overwhelming, his

She faltered, attempting

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