TILLY
Judy’s hand gave mine a consoling squeeze as she led me down the hallway, away from Zadeyn’s office. I could feel the weight of Zadeyn’s gaze as I followed behind Judy, those wickedly beautiful blue orbs stabbing me between the shoulder blades. My skin flushed and went uncomfortably taut as we descended the stairs.
“I promise you will grow to love it here.” Judy directed a beaming smile over her shoulder at me as we crossed back through the living room. “The compound is quiet throughout the day. It’s only chaotic in the morning and evenings when everyone returns.”
Calm down, Tilly. Get as much intel as you can.
I swallowed against the erratic pounding at the base of my throat. “How often does everyone leave the island?”
“Daily by private plane. At this time of the year, tra
