Chapter 25 – Lucas' Pov

• When Zara insisted that there was no harm in letting her friend Nick into the house, I felt a surge of frustration. She was unyielding in her stance, despite my repeated objections to Nick's presence in our home.
• A sense of relief washed over me when she finally agreed. I found myself grappling with my own emotions. Why did the mere thought of that fool stepping into my house, potentially taking something from me, make my skin crawl?
• It was an unsettling feeling, and I couldn't fathom why I was reacting more intensely than usual.