Mariana's Pov It’s silent, too silent. And it’s been like this for days. Two, perhaps three days. Alejandro has refused to look in my direction, and when he does look, I no longer see that burning desire there once held. He hates me now. I know he does. And I don’t blame him. My father is after all responsible for the death of his—there’s no coming back from that heartache. We’re seated in uncomfortable silence in the private jet; my husband, myself, my brother-in-law, and some of their soldiers. The air is thick with tension, Alejandro and I exchanging quick glances, my heart raging in my throat, making me dizzy. Why does Radimr have to be here? Why do I feel this way for my brother-in-law? Why are the forbidden things the most tempting? My mind is reeling with questions and thou

