I straightened my spine, ignoring the tremor in my legs as I walked past the muscular man whose face was scarred and eyes were filled with no emotions.
I was scared. I have no idea what wait me within these walls.
The hallway seemed to stretch on forever, every step echoing with the sharp clack of my heels. My heart thudded harder, a relentless reminder of my fragility. The edges of my vision blurred for a moment, but I forced myself to focus on the ornate double doors ahead.
They swung open as we approached, revealing the main hall bathed in the morning’s light. Alessio stood at the far end, back to me as he spoke to one of his men. He was dressed in a black suit that clung to his frame with tailored perfection, exuding power that made the air feel heavy.
I took a shaky step forward
