Chapter 29

Maeve’s POV

I heard the jingle of keys outside the door, and just like that, every nerve in my body that had been buzzing with anxiety all afternoon slowed to a crawl. Relief washed over me in a slow, sweet wave.

Lucas was home—finally.

My fingers clenched into the soft fabric of the sofa cushion for a moment, grounding myself, before I pushed to my feet.

My legs felt a little unsteady, like I’d