Sebastian’s POV I stood in my bathroom, water dripping from my hair as I stared at my reflection. The conversation with Dmitri replayed every word, every implication that there was a hidden threat hanging over my family. Someone had taken Leo. Someone wanted to send me a message. My hands gripped the edge of the sink until my knuckles turned white. I couldn’t let this happen again. After drying off, I pulled on a pair of gray sweatpants and ran my hand through my damp hair. The shirt felt like too much effort, I rubbed my hair with a towel until it was just right. I was lost in thought when I heard the soft knock on my bedroom door. “Come in,” I called, already knowing who it was. Alina stepped inside, dressed in her usual oversized buttoned down. Her dark hair fell loose aro

