34 - Eva.

The door at the back of the laundry room leads to an enclosed courtyard where the minibus is parked. Alexander is leaning against it with his arms crossed over his chest. His nostrils flare the moment he sees Natalya. "Kept me waiting, Gurin," he says, pushing off the bus and walking toward her. He wraps an arm around her and claws her against his side. "Never do it again," he says, his tone menacing.

My brow furrows, and I'm about to say something when Azira yanks me onto the bus. "What's going on with those two?"

Azira shakes her head. "I don't know, but when I questioned her, she got all defensive."

Adrianna leans forward. "If I've learned anything about Natalya, let her reveal things in her own time. If you push her, she'll snap."

I sit down next to Azira and ask, "You once asked Natalya if she'd told me about what Alexander did to her. What did he do?"

Azira meets my gaze and then glances at Adrianna.

Adrianna shrugs. "It's not exactly a secret."

Azira sighs. "Alexander tormented