I woke to the distant sound of Xavier's voice. My eyes cracked open and I shifted on the bed. Where was I? I sat up slowly. This wasn't a house. Based on the generic art and uniform look, this was a hotel. Xavier's voice drifted through the open door of the bedroom. Too far to make out the words, but enough for me to know he was there. I wrapped my arms around myself. Had my whole life been a lie? Could I trust anything at this point? Were my feelings for Xavier even real?
"I don't care!" I heard him shout and I flinched at his anger. "Just find out everything you can. Price isn't important. Bribe who you need to. Just-" His voice got closer and his words cut off entirely as he stepped into the doorway. "Just get it done." He said to the person on the phone and hung up. He walked over and
