Tyler's admission hung in the air like a dark cloud, suffocating Mia with its implications.
Mia's breath caught in her throat, her mind reeling with the implications of Tyler's words. If her husband knew she was alive, if he knew where to find her, there was no telling what he might do. The thought sent a bolt of terror coursing through her veins, paralyzing her with fear.
She felt a wave of nausea wash over her as she realized the gravity of the situation, the very real danger that now threatened to engulf her.
Her thoughts spiraled out of control, each one more terrifying than the last. What if her abusive husband had found her? What if he was already on his way to Ludus, his anger and violence simmering just beneath the surface? The mere thought sent a wave of panic crashing over her, her heart hammering in her chest like a jackhammer.
