Mia's hands trembled slightly as she finished speaking.
Even though the words had already left her mouth, the fear still clung to her like a second skin.
She had held onto this secret since last night, and now that she had finally told someone, she should have felt lighter.
But instead, her stomach twisted with unease.
What if telling Lucas had been a mistake? What if he didn't believe her?
She dared to glance at him, but the moment her eyes met his, she stilled.
Lucas wasn't looking at her with doubt or suspicion. There was no sign of disbelief in his deep blue eyes — only certainty.
His hands came up, gripping her shoulders gently but firmly.
"I believe you," he said. His voice was steady, unwavering. "And I promise you, Mia — I won't let anything happen to you."
Mia's breath hitched.
The weight of his words settled over her, wrapping around her like a shield.
