Mikhail
The sound of a gun echoed across the room. My eyes widened.
Liliana!
I glanced back at Liliana but she was still standing, with no scratch. But her eyes were widened.
I followed the direction of her gaze to see Anastasia’s body on the floor, covered in blood.
She shot herself?!
Her men stood frozen, their eyes widened.
Anastasia's eyes flickered under the dim lights. Life seemed to be seeping out of her.
I bent to her level, her gaze boring into mine.
“Why?” I asked, my voice low.
She coughed, her breath shaky.
“I can't lose my position. I would rather die than be demoted to an ordinary member of the Volkovs' family.”
I couldn't believe my ears.
“Get her to safety!” I ordered and Dmitri carried her out of the room.
Back at the manor, Liliana sat at the edge of the b
