As soon as I crossed the threshold, I felt the change in the air. The noise grabs my attention, highlighting every detail I can make, leaving me speechless. They are under renovation, there's no doubt about it. A black marble covers the entire floor, subtly reflecting the glints of the strategically placed lights on the bar to our right. We continued on our way. I don't know where to, but I don't ask either because, since that intense kiss, silence has settled between us. Again. There are workers in every corner, there's a bit of noise and also a bit of heat in here. Despite being in the middle of a renovation, there are still Vlad's men guarding the place. I can tell because they're the ones dressed in black with menacing looks. Typical of mafia men. Vladimir doesn't let go of my ha

