Chapter 13
Just in case, I glanced behind me.
As expected, Lukas—who had already stepped back the moment that Vivian woman had approached me—was now comfortably positioned against a far-off wall, watching from a distance.
That spot was perfect.
He had managed to find the absolute best seat in the house while leaving me to fend for myself in the middle of this battlefield.
Even if I didn’t know much about being escorted, I knew this wasn’t how it was supposed to go.
Lukas caught my fleeting glance and raised his glass slightly in acknowledgment.
I turned my head away.
There wasn’t a single useful person here.
If I suddenly bolted, he’d probably panic and chase after me.
Should I run for it...?
I glanced down at my shoes, seriously considering it.
But before I could act on the thought, Mia spoke.