Delphine pov I was so confused, unsure of what was going on, but there was one thing I was certain about: I trusted Japhet. I didn’t know what he had planned, but I knew deep down that he was the only one who could protect me from whatever danger lurked in the shadows. And perhaps, despite everything, I was in love with him. I slid into the backseat of the sleek Range Rover, the soft leather seats cushioning me as I tried to steady my breathing. Japhet joined me moments later, his presence instantly calming my racing thoughts. The driver sped off, and I glanced at Japhet, searching for reassurance. “Am I going to be fine?” I asked, my voice trembling slightly. “You’re going to be fine, Delphine,” he replied, his voice steady and filled with confidence. The certainty in his tone was

