Aleena–POV
I was nearly at the estate's exit when the bodyguards stepped into my path. "What do you think you're doing?" I asked.
"We're sorry, ma'am, but you can't leave the estate without Sir's permission," one of them said.
Seriously? This is ridiculous. I feel trapped; it reminds me of my old home. My hands clenched into fists as I fought to keep my anger in check. I was staring down the same kind of situation all over again. Arguing with these bodyguards would get me nowhere. I turned around to look for Nico, but he was nowhere to be found.
"Looking for someone?"
I jumped at the voice.
"Didn't mean to startle you," Jared said.
"I'm looking for Nico. Where is he?" I asked.
"He went to meet Anastasia," he answered.
"On a date?" I asked.
"Yes," Jared said carefully.
"Why didn'
