Chapter-29

The overwhelming sense of fear took hold of me, the moment was undeniably real, a tangible force seemed to constrict and trap me in its menacing grip. It was not simply an intangible emotion, but rather a physical sensation I could almost touch. As if an invisible hose were tightly wrung around my neck, the constriction of this invisible vice made it exceptionally challenging to draw in air.

“Oh, is it now?” Killian’s raged voice cut through his words.

“I told you killing him is out of option, Killian. There has to be some other way.” Alexei murmured.

“Other way? What are we discussing? Making pies? It’s either kill or get killed. I don’t fucking care about your so-called tactics. In my head, there are two ways, and both of them involve blood and bullet.”

“Killian.” I heard footsteps retreating, angry stomping down the hallway followed by Alexei’s growl. My blood ran cold.

Each passing second intensified the unease and restlessness within me. The weight of this fear pressed heavily