Bella's POV
A towering silhouette lingered outside the police station entrance.
The deep navy of his coat created a striking contrast against the pristine snow, highlighting his sharp, noble features.
But the instant his cold, starlike gaze found me, the ice in his expression dissolved completely.
Lucius's face brightened with a tender smile.
He approached me, his voice warm as he called out, "Bellie."
My good spirits evaporated the second I spotted Lucius. Still, recalling something important, I maintained my composure without betraying my irritation.
I halted directly in front of Lucius, my lips twisting into a smirk. "Well, Lord Thorne, have you come to make amends for your fiancée?"
Lucius's face flushed with embarrassment. Only then did he seem to register Ivy and Jasper standing behind me.
