Chapter 1068 – Overload
Naomi smiled awkwardly and looked at her family. "I'm going home now." The words came out soft. But not weak.
Adrian heard the difference. A father's pride trying to swallow what his daughter's honesty had just exposed.
Celeste's expression softened. "Naomi…"
Naomi looked at her mother. For a second, the room went quiet in a different way.
Not business.
Just family.
Broken around the edges, but still there.
Naomi said gently, "I'm not leaving forever."
Adrian's shoulders eased by a fraction.
"But I'm leaving now," she added.
Lux's arm remained around her waist.
Not pulling her through the portal.
Waiting.
Letting it be her step.
That, more than anything, made Celeste lower her gaze.
Because Lux Vaelthorn was dangerous.
Seductive.
Impossible.
And yes, perhaps a disaster in a black suit.
But he waited for Naomi to choose.
Again and again.
Adrian exhaled slowly. "Take care of her." The words left him rougher than he intended.
