The end for you

"You can't scare me anymore," Layla declared, her voice steady as she turned on her heel and walked out of the living room.

Lucius's gaze darkened, and without hesitation, he followed her. Luca trailed behind both of them.

The moment they stepped outside, the crisp night air met them, carrying the low hum of idling engines. Two black cars were parked in front of the house.

"The second one has Tsar inside it," Luca informed them, nodding toward the car guarded by two of his teammates. Then, he turned to Layla and spoke in a firm tone, "Go back inside. There are matters here that should be handled by men only."

Layla stopped, her gaze snapping to Luca with defiance. "I need to confront Tsar," she stated, her voice unwavering. "And I'm not a girl anymore."