Darius left Alvaro's office, his mind spinning with the weight of his mission. The plan Alvaro laid out was dangerous—potentially suicidal—but he had no choice. His sister’s life was at stake, and every step he took was one closer to either saving her or dooming them both. As he moved through the dimly lit hallways, he tried to shake the feeling that things were about to get much more complicated.
Just as he was about to exit the building, Darius spotted someone standing by the door—Alvaro’s daughter, Alison. She was leaning against the wall, her arms crossed over her chest, watching him closely. Her eyes, usually calm and observant, now held a glint of determination. It wasn’t the first time Darius had seen that look in her eyes, but something about it told him she had more than just cur
