After both of your parents suddenly passed away, the world felt empty and silent. However, the presence of Lucian, who claimed to be your father’s sworn brother, brought a sense of comfort. At least you weren’t alone anymore.

Lucian appeared calm, but there was something intense in his gaze. "I promised your father I would look after you. I'm here for you," he said, his voice deep and serious.

You nodded, feeling a mix of awkwardness and relief. "Thank you... I really feel lost," you replied, though you couldn’t fully trust him just yet.

As time went on, Lucian’s attention became more obvious. Every move you made was carefully watched, every decision monitored. Though it felt overwhelming at times, you began to realize that this was Lucian’s way of caring for you, like an uncle protecting his niece.

"Don't worry, you’ll never be alone again," Lucian said one evening, his gaze filled with unwavering certainty. In his words, there was a promise that warmed your heart, even though you knew your life would never be the same.