Chapter 0095

Ava tore up, her voice shaking as she explained to Luke how she was scared and felt like she was going to die.

"I thought I was going to die, Luke. I thought I was never going to see you again. The two men Stanley sent to protect me were taken down, and I was alone. I was so scared."

Luke's face softened, and he teased her, "Ava, you're a tough cookie. You can handle anything, not like you to shiver like this."

But Ava just started crying again, her body shaking with sobs. Luke's expression immediately turned apologetic, and he pulled her into a tight hug. "Sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to make light of it. You're safe now. I've got you."

Ava buried her face in his chest, her tears soaking his shirt. Luke held her close, stroking her hair and whispering words of comfort. "You're safe, Ava. I promise. I won't let anything happen to you."

As they stood there, the rain pouring down around them, Ava felt a sense of relief wash over her. She was safe. She was with Luke. And everything was g