Lucien and Leia returned to the mansion on the third day. As soon as they stepped inside, Leia hurried down the hall as she made her way to Kieran's room, only to find it empty.
Disappointment flickered across her face. She took a few steps back, only to feel two warm hands gently settle on her shoulders.
"You're finally back!" a familiar voice exclaimed.
Before she could react, Kieran wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a tight embrace.
Leia turned in his hold, smiling up at him. "It seems like you missed me quite a bit."
"You have no idea," he murmured.
"Well then, look what I brought for you," she said with a playful glint in her eyes, pulling a small paper bag from behind her back.
Kieran raised a brow in curiosity. "What's inside?"
"Bracelets. But not just any ordinary ones," she said, her voice softening. "They're made from real sea shells. The woman who sold them said they bring good luck and happiness. So, I bought four pairs, for all of us."
