Chapter 159

Claire's POV I tilted my head back, looking up at Lucius with an irrepressible smile. "What's so funny?" he asked, his fingers gently capturing my chin. "I always knew you were good at arguing," I said, "but I had no idea you'd become such a sweet talker." I felt happy. Right now, even the air felt sweet. I thought he was here to fight with me again, but tonight's events made him start opening up. We solved our previous problems. There was no romantic relationship between him and Evelyn at all. It was all a misunderstanding. We were fated mates, and somehow, against all odds, we were getting a fresh start. "It depends on whether I feel like talking," Lucius replied. "So you're saying you didn't want to sweet-talk me before?" I playfully pushed against his chest. His arms immediately tightened around me. "I wanted to, but you never gave me the chance." "That's ridiculous!" I exclaimed, raising my hand to playfully swat his shoulder. He caught my wrist mid-air and leaned forward, capturi