“I just need to talk to someone. If you need anything, call Maria, okay?”
Leon nodded slowly. “Yes, Mom. Where are you going?”
“I’ll be right here. Just talking to a friend, okay?”
He didn't look convinced, but he nodded anyway.
I exhaled and left the room, hesitantly making my way to the front door. My pulse pounded as I reached for the handle. I wasn’t ready for this.
I braced myself and pulled the door open. I sucked in a sharp breath.
Not Asher.
The man standing on the other side of the door smiled, his eyes glinting with something.
“Did you miss me, little Ari?”
Before I could react, he pulled me into a hug.
I stiffened, shock paralyzing me.
Had I missed him?
He pulled back slightly, tilting his head. “Where’s Leon? Can I see him?” I swallowed.
Luca.
What was he doing he
