Desi adjusted the scarf around her neck as she guided Colin through the bustling streets of town.
The market was alive with chatter and activity, the perfect place to blend in or so she thought.
“Mom, can we get one of those?” Colin pointed at a stall selling handmade wooden toys, his eyes lighting up with excitement.
“Maybe later, sweetheart,” Desi replied, forcing a smile. “Let’s finish our errands first.”
As they turned a corner, her heart nearly stopped. Standing by a sleek black car, his posture exuding authority, was Lucas.
Desi froze mid-step, her grip tightening on Colin’s hand. Her pulse quickened as she quickly stepped back, hiding behind a fruit cart.
“Mom?” Colin asked, confused.
Desi peered around, her heart sinking further. Lucas was scanning the crowd. His sharp eyes
