RUBBY'S POV
I lay awake throughout the night, staring at the ceiling. I knew already that danger was imminent, but what could I do if not wait?
Whoever it was took a perfect shot, yet I couldn't shake off the feeling that Alex had something to do with it.
Minutes later, I stared at my phone, my hands trembling slightly as I watched it ring. It was Alex.
I hesitated at first, I wasn’t sure I wanted to hear his voice, not when I already knew what he was going to say. But still, I picked up.
"Rubby," he said, his voice was lower than usual, laced with something that sounded like guilt.
I closed my eyes, bracing myself.
"What now, Alex?" I whispered, trying to keep my emotions in check.
"I just received a message from the International Business Regulatory Board," he said. "They’ve set
