Chapter 24 - Cemetery meeting

Cecilia POV

There was one car in front of us and one behind as we cruised along the streets of Malmö.

I didn’t know where we were going, but I balled my fists in my lap to keep them from trembling.

Alessandro and Soraya were chatting quietly in the back seat, but I was too nervous to hear anything they were saying.

“Alright, we’re stopping here.”Alessandro said.

Harley pulled over at the side of the road and they started getting out of the car.

I pushed the car door open and climbed out stiffly, every move felt like I was under water.

Was this it?

Was Alessandro really going to sell me to get those weapons back?

Based on his earlier comment, it seemed that way.

I felt a hand on my arm and I stared blankly up at Alessandro’s frowning face.

Realizing what I was doing, I looked down quickly.

“Sorry, Master.” I whispered.

Alessandro gripped my chin and forced me to look at him.

“You are pale as a ghost.” He said. “Are you alright?”

I couldn’t help it, but a tear slipped down my