Viya's POV
Every single guard immediately backed down, retreating to their original positions without a word.
Luna Scarlett's frown deepened dramatically. "Have you lost your mind? You'd cut ties with your own mother over some woman?"
Lucius's expression was unreadable, shadowed. "If you insist on this, then yes. That's exactly what I'll do."
His tone was measured, but the steel underneath was impossible to miss.
Even Sophia looked grudgingly impressed.
But I absolutely did not want to be dragged further into Wilde family drama. I couldn't stop myself from interjecting.
"I don't care if you disown each other or whatever else you want to do. Just keep me completely out of it."
I looked directly at Lucius. "I told you from the beginning—I don't need you doing anythi
