Maya’s POVThe drive to Lara’s house was a blur. I gripped the leather of the car seat until my knuckles burned, every inch of me trembling from a wildfire of anger I had no intention of hiding. Adam sat beside me, calm as always, but the intensity in his gaze was enough to steady me. “Deep breaths,” he said softly. “We have to handle this the smart way, Maya. Not just with fury.”I swallowed, tasting the iron tang of adrenaline. “Being smart doesn’t stop me from wanting to…”“From what?” His hand brushed mine lightly. “From going in there and putting her on the floor?”I flinched, half-scolding him and half-grateful for the grounding touch. “Exactly.”“Then leave that part to me.”I wanted to argue and insist that I had every right to get physical. But Adam had a plan, and his plans always did the job.. I exhaled, and he gave my hand a gentle squeeze, just enough to anchor me.Adam parked, and I noticed the way he observed the property, the subtle markings, the security measures, as
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