Iris POV
The car moved quietly and smoothly almost like it was humming to itself as we drove away from the flashy and impressive exterior of Don Campani's large mansion. The air inside the car was filled with a heavy and uncomfortable silence that felt almost like a thick blanket pressing down on us and making it hard to breathe.
I was sitting next to Raf trying hard to push away the scary thoughts that were creeping into my mind like unwelcome shadows. He had not given me up to Campani even when Campani made his demand for me and for that, I felt very thankful.
Yet along with my gratitude came a cold shiver of uncertainty—what was it that had made him decide not to hand me over? I kept my eyes focused on the road stretching out in front of us determined not to steal a glance at R
