Bound by His Promise
Clean lines.
No armor.
Pero sa mata ko—
may apoy.
“You ready?” tanong ni Jake mula sa pinto.
Tumango ako.
“Remember,” sabi niya, mas mababa ang boses,
“if something feels off—”
“I won’t ignore it,” sagot ko.
Lucas appeared behind him.
“And you don’t walk anywhere alone,” dagdag niya.
I smiled faintly.
“Relax,” sabi ko.
“I’m the bait. Not the sacrifice.”