VERA'S POV
"Wait," Anton said as I went to unwrap the package, and I paused, turning to face him with a questioning look.
"What?"
He frowned immediately, his sharp eyes fixed on the package like it was a ticking time bomb. “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”
“Why not?” I asked, confused.
Anton sighed, his expression turning even more serious. “We don’t know who sent it, Vera, or what’s inside for that matter. For all we know, it could be something dangerous. We made a mistake bringing it in here. It’s better to open it outside where we can handle any surprises.”
Embarrassment washed over me. Of course, he was right. How could I have been so reckless? Dragging a suspicious package into the mansion could’ve put everyone inside at risk. I mentally scolded myself for not thinking things
