Aliyah's p.o.v
I walked through the crowd and toward Faceless’ door, the guard from days ago, narrowed his gaze as he saw me. He didn't look at me with disdain, no, there was fear in his eyes.
Like he was scared of me.
“Hey,” I smiled at him and he averted his gaze. “Let me through.”
“Does Faceless know you are here?” he said, his eyes lowered to the floor.
I didn't know what was wrong with him but I needed to go through. So I stepped closer to him but he took multiple steps away from me. Then he met my gaze. This time his face was set sternly.
“Please stay away. I don't want to die yet.”
Oh this whole drama was because of Reggie. The news might have gotten to him.
His phone binged and he glanced at it. Shortly after, he looked back at me.
“You can go in. He's expecting you.” H
