Mia POV

　　New York

　　As the day of Sophia's barbecue approached, I found myself getting ready with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Sebastian was on his way to pick me up, and I had a sense of comfort in knowing that he would be by my side, even if only temporarily.

　　Sophia had shared with me that Patrick was making progress in his efforts to uncover the stalker's identity. However, the gravity of the situation was such that he couldn't reveal any ...