Hailey's pov Ryan stepped forward first, voice low and controlled. “Back off. Both of you.” His eyes were hard, and the way he shifted slightly, hand brushing the small of my back, made it clear he meant it.I turned, blinking, and my gaze landed on the doorway.Luca.He was stepping forward, slow, deliberate, eyes scanning the room before settling on me. The badge glinted under the fluorescent lights, his uniform crisp, but beneath the authority, there was the same calm, familiar energy I knew from the gym. “Hailey,” he said, voice even but carrying a faint warmth. “I didn’t expect to see you here.”I swallowed, heart still racing. My ribs throbbed with every small movement, but relief and surprise collided in equal measure. His presence grounded me in a way nothing else had since the officers cornered me.Luca took a step closer, careful. “Are you okay?” he asked, eyes searching mine.Ryan stiffened instantly, jaw tight, hand pressing lightly but firmly against my back. “I said bac
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