Chapter 73: Dreadful Desires

Amber's pov:

The sound of the waves crashing ashore might be loud, but Harlow’s words were louder. Tears flow down my eyes uncontrollably. This can’t be happening. It feels surreal.

I’m going to break before this goes down. My phone rings. I can’t pick it up…It’s Alessandro.

One of the guards walks in, and orders, “Pick it up! And act normal!” I pick up the call. “Alessandro…” My voice breaks. “Tesoro, is everything alright?” Alessandro is worried. “Yeah, it is,” I justify.

“It sounds like you’ve been crying,” he says. “I just got emotional thinking about us, like how far we’ve come and all that,” I tell him. “Tesoro…” he chuckles, “I love you.” I whisper, “I love you too.” He then goes on, “This Friday, I won’t be coming home to you.”

“What?” I question. “I’m going to have you driven somewhere,” he utters. I know. “Oh, okay,” I say. “That’s all that I had to say,” he utters. “Mhm, okay,” I can’t form sentences. “Are you sure that you’re okay?” Alessandro questions.

“Yeah,” I