“Reporting provides reminders that things are always more complicated than you think.”
John Jeremiah Sullivan.
Anastasia’s POV
I woke up, snuggled deep into my bed. Exhaustion weighs me down. Yesterday's events replay in my mind.
The club.
The red room.
Antonio.
The gunfire.
I shiver.
Thankfully, Emily gave me the week off. Because I don’t think I’m mentally ready for any of it right now.
I need this rest. My whole body needs the rest, these past days have taken a toil on me.
My mind wanders. I remember his deep husky commanding voice.
I remember his words. ‘Stay, except you’re ready to lose your life.’
I shake my head, I shouldn’t be thinking of this.
Today, I should rest and take my mind off everything. No thoughts of mafia wars. No thoughts of Antonio..
Just sleep and sw
