MAIA'S POV

"I really don't think you should be here," Lucius said for the umpteenth time in the past 2 hours.

"No, Lucius! I am staying with you. You can't kick me out," I insisted.

He let out a stressed-out sigh as he ran his hand over his face. I stood in front of him and cupped his face.

"Hey. Everything will be okay. Just relax and believe in yourself. I will be fine. I promise," I said, trying to calm him down.

"There is nothing you should worry about, Lucius. I won't let her get hurt. I promise I will get her out of here the moment you start...