Alexandro stepped out of the hold with heavy steps. He stood on the dock, staring at the dark sea, trying to calm his mind.Marco stood beside him, silent as a statue. Since last night, Marco hadn't said much. Usually he was always alert, always ready with a sharp comment or a brief report.Alexandro studied his man carefully."You've been very quiet since earlier," said Alexandro.Marco only nodded briefly. "Nothing to say, Sir.""Davina went back to her country. Her mother died," said Alexandro.Marco didn't respond. His face remained flat, but there was something in his eyes, a brief flicker that disappeared as quickly as it appeared."I didn't know you two were close," Alexandro continued."We're not close. She's just the head housekeeper. I'm just a bodyguard.""A good head housekeeper is hard to find. If she doesn't come back, I'll have to find a replacement," said Alexandro.Marco remained silent, but his jaw hardened."You know," said Alexandro as he walked to the edge of the
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