The moment Lucas and Mireya stepped toward the café door, a sudden tension gripped the air. Cameras flashed relentlessly, reporters shouted accusations, and the lingering smell of coffee and pastries filled the room. Mireya's chest heaved, her eyes still brimming with tears, trying to make sense of the sudden ambush.And then, Ronan Ashcroft was there.She didn't hear him approach. She didn't sense the shift in the room until the crowd parted, and his figure filled the doorway. Panic and anger radiated off him. His gaze swept the room, sharp and unyielding, before locking onto her. Her heart skipped a beat, trembling with relief, disbelief, and utter vulnerability.He moved swiftly, ignoring the reporters who dared to step in his path. His presence alone demanded silence. In one motion, he reached out, grabbed her hand, and pulled her into a fierce embrace."Mireya..." he murmured, his voice low and dangerous.The chaos of flashing cameras and yelling voices melted around her, leaving
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