“Then why do you look like you’re seconds away from bursting into tears? You look beautiful.”
Peering at her reflection, I frown sadly. “Isn’t that the problem? The reason I’m here.” It’s because of my beauty that I was chosen, and at this moment, I would give anything not to stand out in a crowd. I want to blend in. I don’t want to be special. I just want to be left alone.
Sara doesn’t know what to say, but truthfully, there isn’t a thing she can say.
“Let’s get this over with.” I stand, straightening out the soft material of my dress. The heels add a few extra inches to my frame.
Sara nods and retrieves a cell from her apron pocket. My eyes widen, but she soon puts an end to my excitement. “I can only make calls to Alek and some of his men. He’s blocked any other numbers. Besides, he
