Chapter 108

He adjusted the mask and checked the guard’s weapon, ensuring it was loaded. Every movement was deliberate, every action precise. Vincenzo knew he had to be careful. One misstep and everything could fall apart. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what lay ahead.

With the guard’s uniform and mask, Vincenzo slipped out of the room, moving with the confidence and purpose of someone who belonged there. The building was a maze of dimly lit hallways and shadowy corners. He navigated it with caution, his senses on high alert. Every sound, every movement was a potential threat.

As he walked, his mind was filled with thoughts of Annizah. Was she safe? Had Baltazar captured her as he had threatened? The uncertainty gnawed at him, but he forced himself to stay focused. He couldn’t afford to be distracted, not now.

The halls seemed to stretch on forever, each turn leading him deeper into the heart of the building. He passed other guards, nodding curtly, and they paid him no mind. The disgu