BlakeI see the rawness in Alissia the moment Demitri speaks. Her face betrays her—she knows the truth, knows that bullet was meant for her, but I can tell she’s fighting hard not to accept it, not to face it head-on. She shifts, as if trying to escape, and Lucas tightens his grip, not letting her go.“Alissia, you need to talk to us about this,” Lucas says, his tone a mix of concern and insistence. But her eyes, wide and wild, are filled with fear—a fear so deep it practically reaches out, and in that moment, I realize she’s not ready for this.“Lucas, let her go!” I interject, sharp but careful, locking eyes with him. “You’re scaring her. Let her go,” I repeat, quieter, urging him to understand. Lucas’s hand loosens immediately, and she darts over to me, practically throwing herself onto my lap. She buries her face into my shoulder, her body shaking, her breaths coming in choked sobs as she finally lets the tears fall.Lucas watches, looking stunned and
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