LUCAS I entered Judas' apartment with a heavy heart, burdened by the weight of my recent encounter with Liyla. I needed to talk to someone, and Judas was always there for me. I found him sitting on the couch, engrossed in a book. It wasn't just about the beautiful moment I just shared with Lilya but the torment of the conversation, I just had with Ava. My life is such a mess and I can't even enjoy a full day of happiness. "Judas," I called out, my voice trembling with emotion. "I need to talk to you." Judas looked up, sensing the urgency in my voice. "Lucas, what's wrong? You look troubled." I am glad that he didn't see me as hysterical or some sort of loony because I would see me as one. I took a deep breath and sat down next to him. "You remember Liyla, right? The woman I wronged? W

