am i still protected even before I start taking my 3rd pack?

Mama, relax ka muna! If you took your pill the same time as always (10 pm) and you've been regular with your packs, you should be protected, the protection doesn't disappear just because you're between packs, especially if you didn't miss any doses. The fact na regular ang period mo and walang mintis sa pag-inom is a really good sign, kaya honestly you're likely okay, pero since this is really worrying you, it might help to message your OB just for peace of mind, alam mo yung iba diyan walang sagot na yan gagawing kapit-bisig kaya better to hear it from the expert mismo. Sending you hugs, karamihan ng girls sa circle namin na nag-panic like this turned out fine naman, but your doctor can give you the definite answer and maybe ease your mind!