Ashley’s POV
Mia’s eyes burned with urgency, her body trembling as she tried to sit up. I moved quickly, placing a hand on her shoulder to stop her. She was too weak, and the last thing I needed was her collapsing before she told me what she knew.
“Take it easy,” I said, keeping my voice calm even though my pulse was hammering in my throat. “You’ve been through hell, Mia. You need to rest.”
Mia shook her head. “No, Ashley. You don’t understand. This isn’t over. They” she coughed, her voice hoarse, “they want you dead.”
The words sent a chill down my spine.
I glanced at Luca, whose jaw tightened as he processed the information. His grip on Mia’s arm was firm, his blue eyes unreadable. But I could see the fury brewing beneath the surface.
“Who?” I demanded, my voice sharp. “Who wants m
