Lucas’s POV
"I appreciate your concern, Lucas," Shana said, her voice carrying a mix of gratitude and determination.
She shifted her body, crossing her arms, as if bracing herself for the conversation ahead. "I never intended for things to escalate this way. But I won't let fear dictate my actions. I won't allow myself to be silenced anymore."
Her words struck a chord within me, a mixture of admiration and concern.
I watched her closely, her eyes fixed on some distant point, as if searching for answers in the depths of her thoughts.
She had changed, transformed into a force to be reckoned with. Her newfound strength both fascinated and unsettled me.
"I’m not going to lie, you’ve surprised me," I admitted, my voice laced with a hint of worry. "The way you handled Je
