A DIFFICULT TASK. Ria's POV. As the words broke from his lips, my heart seemed to plummet into my stomach while I exchanged a puzzled glance with Anna. Alright, where was this all heading to? Bring in what exactly? Upon his order, Dan and some other men had stepped out to carry out his orders and from the very moment they stepped out, my gaze was glued to the door, waiting and anticipating what would be brought in. Matthew had mentioned that I needed my strength for the next stage, seems like he was right after all. But what exactly would this second stage be? I exhaled sharply as it seemed like my inside were about to collapse, and my heart would explode any minute from now. At that moment, even if I had any idea before then. However, not in relation to what the next stage would be but

