Aria's POV That instinct has saved my life more times than I can count. I glanced over my shoulder, I did not see anything out of the ordinary, only people going about their evening. I continued on my journey, determined to take Lana somewhere safe, I had chosen a hotel as far across the city as possible. Distance meant time, and time meant a better chance of keeping my daughter safe. The farther away from Sophia, Nathan, and whoever had slipped that poison into my drink… the better. "Lana, sweetheart…" My voice softened instinctively, the way it always did around her. I rubbed her back gently, feeling her warmth against my palm, "I will always protect you." Nathan's POV On my way back to the office, my phone buzzed. Sophia's name flashed across the screen. Great! Exactly what I ne

