My hands were more clenched around the steering wheel as the dread that was building up in the hollow of my stomach intensified with each passing second. After being ripped away from me by invisible powers, Alissa had left a void in my life that echoed all the way to the center of my existence. I felt like an idiot as I watched them haul her away and as I allowed them to make fun of her in front of me. Instead of being rational, I should have acted on something.I still feel stung by the look of betrayal that was in Alissa's eyes, despite the fact that acting impulsively hasn't helped me come this far in our world. She believed in me, and we even had a conversation about how she wanted to make sure she was secure when she was with me. I gave her my word that she would never be in danger. Even though I assured her that nothing bad would happen to her, I was unable to maintain that promise. I watched as they yanked her away from me in such a manner.Desperation fueled my determination a

The morning sun cast a soft glow over the expansive estate, its warmth at odds with the chill that lingered in my veins. I couldn't escape the weight of the events that had unfolded the night before, the violence that had thrust itself into our lives like an unwelcome guest.The night befire had been the cruel reminder that I needed about this life I was lving, this life i was growing desperately in love with. I shouldn’t have been here, maybe this whole mission was a mistake. I haven’t checked in with the FBI in weeks, I have stopped caring even about the mission and i was failing terribly as an agent. Each time i try to remind myself the real reason I am here, i still can’t bring myself to. I was so much in love with a life that’s not even real. I didn’t mindDetermination mingled with trepidation as I made my way to Russo's room, a quiet resolve simmering within me. I needed to speak wit Russo, i needed him to give me some form of reassurance. I loved being Chloe but this woman I

As I paced back and forth in the poorly lighted room, I felt the weight of the choice push down on me like a stifling blanket. The proposal, which was a last-ditch effort to rescue Alissa from the grips of danger, had a condition that posed a risk to the integrity of all we had worked so hard to build.She desired for us to go our own ways and sever the links that held us together, and she did this for the sake of a performance that may or might not keep her safe. It was not necessary for her to do this, and there must be another approach. I ought to have the ability to think up something that is more astute. It would be the most insane thing I could ever do in my life to put her in danger by sending her out into the world where that psychopath lurks.I detested how uncertain I felt about my choices, and I longed for the day when that would change. Even after she finally gave up and agreed to do it, I still can't get the image of the disappointed look on her face out of my brain. This

As the sun began to set, the sprawling estate became eerily quiet, casting deep shadows throughout the elegant manor. As I made my way through the ornate hallways, I had the sensation that the difficult day was pulling me down, as if there was a burden on my shoulders that would not go away.Even though the attempt to make Ergonov believe that Russo and I are no longer together has been unsuccessful for several days, he is still unwilling to part ways with me. This is despite the fact that the plan appeared to be a bust. I can literally feel it in my bones that the last few days of this trip are drawing near. Since the previous time I showed up in the workplace, it's been weeks since I've sent a date, but I knew Madea was going to give me grace despite this. Because of this, she has not communicated with me in any way recently. I am also aware that she is the only one keeping the director at bay and preventing the other people from pressuring me. I wonder if she would still be proud

My mind kept going back to the premeditated kidnapping that took place earlier in the day despite the fact that the day was fraught with chaos. Russo came into my life at a time when I was trying to unravel the falsehoods and deceptions, bringing with him a force that sliced through the gloom."Alissa!" he exclaimed, the joy in his eyes clearly seen in his expression. "I have something amazing to tell you."I remembered the convoluted past that we had together and stared at him with wary fascination as I recalled it. "What is it, Russo?"He talked with much zeal. I'm putting up a charity ball, which is a major event to generate money for pediatric surgical procedures. Alissa, just think of the people whose lives we could impact.The honesty with which he expressed himself weakened some of my resolve. "That's a good cause, Russo."After gazing directly at me, he gave me a nod. "Also, I'd want to ask you out on a date, Alissa. If we work together, we have the potential to make a signifi