Chapter 56
The Gala (Part 2)
(Maya’s POV)
Laurent’s hand was warm on mine. He gave it a small squeeze and smiled softly. “You do not have to go in alone,” he said. “I will be by your side the entire night.”
I took a deep breath, trying to steady the racing in my chest. “You really don’t have to do this, Laurent.”
“I want to,” he said simply. “If it makes you feel better, then that’s enough reason for me.”
His sincerity softened something inside me. I nodded slowly, exhaling the fear that had been sitting heavy on my chest. “Alright. Let’s go in before I change my mind.”
Laurent grinned and opened the car door. “You look like you could take on the world. I will make sure you don’t have to face it alone.”
He offered his arm once we stepped onto the marble steps leading to the Grand
