Mia's POV

I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what I was about to do. Setting boundaries with Xavier, Nathan, and Sean felt like walking through a minefield - one wrong step and everything could explode in my face.

"Alright," I said, turning back to face them. "If you really want this chance, then you'll follow my rules exactly. No negotiations, no arguments."

Xavier nodded immediately. "Whatever you want, Mia. Just tell us."

"First rule," I began, my voice firm and ...