(Warning: Empire burning content ahead!)
Lucian's POV
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The night wore on and soon, Elian was sleeping beside him. The Omega had taken the Suppressant reversal pills—which should begin working within the next twenty-eight hours.
Lucian's fingers tightened around Elian's waist. On the other end of the bed lay the Rogue king, who'd been silent since their mate drifted off.
He didn't know if they were each waiting for the other to break the ice.
Hours passed. The silence became almost unbearable.
Just when Lucian struggled to open his mouth to say something, Kyren whispered:
"You know you and I could talk without him. Right?"
The Alpha King's ears burned. "I didn't say we couldn't."
"Yes, but the way your heart has been beating like a rabbit being chased tells me you have something in your chest you'd like to let out."
"And you don't?" Lucian lifted his head, careful not to shake Elian with his movement.
