Ariel POV

Lucian took me to his car, which was parked not far from the restaurant where we had eaten earlier. I was still helpless. My body was shivering. Fear still lingered within me. I had never been so scared before. The image of Caleb's grin was still stuck in my head.

“Are you okay?” Lucian asked, sitting beside me. His arms were wrapped tightly around my waist, ensuring I was protected.

An odd feeling arose. Lucian’s touch slowly eased my fear. I couldn’t imagine what ...