Anything happens, you call," he says quietly.
"I will," I repeat.
Caleb pulls me into a hug after that.
"Don't try to handle everything alone," he adds.
I nod against him.
Then Lucas he steps forward and pulls me into a hug that's a little tighter than the others.
"Don't let anyone mess with your head," he mutters.
I close my eyes for a second.
"I won't." I whisper as we pull apart slowly and just like that….It's done.
Lucas turns, already slipping into action mode.
"I'm sending security with you," he says.
I open my mouth to argue….Then close it because this isn't something I can fight him on.
"I don't want a repeat of last time," he adds.
I nod.
"Okay."
Within minutes, everything is set….protection probably more than I need but I don't complain.
I glance behind me one last time and get into the car…,heading straight back to the one place I'm not sure I'm ready for… but I know I can't avoid anymore.
The entire ride there, my stomach doesn't settle once.
