ALINA
My head snapped to Alessandro's voice in blinding seconds as I gasped in surprise. I did not notice his approach or his presence in the mall. He paid Benjamin a visit, that was what I knew.
His face sported a scowl. "You're here. Why didn't you call?"
"Did my question change? I asked who is this guy?" His jaw ticked.
"That's Duncan," I said, throwing Duncan a glance, who looked quite threatened at the sound of his name. He gulped down before meeting his gaze.
"Duncan. Alina's bo-bodyguard, sir." He stammered as he held his gauging eyes. "You've hired me for the job."
Alessandro's furrowed brows slowly untangled. His eyes stared at Duncan from head to toe and back before letting out a sigh that sounded more of a relief. I shook my head.
Andrea pulled his scrutinizing eyes away
