Mia’s POV

I saw her the moment I stepped in

Sophia stood at the front door of Lucian’s house, phone pressed to her ear, one hand resting on the frame as if she belonged there. For a second I almost turn around. Almost. Then I stepped in

Walking toward the house felt exactly like stepping into a den I had no business entering. Still, I kept my shoulders straight and my expression calm. Lions did not retreat.

The second Sophia’s eyes landed on me, her entire face changed. Whatever conversation she had been having ended abruptly. She lowered the phone and moved toward me with a speed that left no...