Chapter 15

Sasha’s POV

“Come on, I’m not in danger, I’ll be fine,” I said as I made my move.

I stepped into the restroom and went to ease myself. There I sat thinking of what would have been my fate if Valentino had lost out there tonight.

As much as I liked to keep it as a contract and nothing else, I was feeling drawn to him. It seemed as though I cared about him. Maybe I loved him.

I knew he had the look of bravery but for once, I could see fear in his eyes. Etched deeply as though he was afraid of failing. I could tell within me that he had something hiding deep within him. Like some childhood hurt. A feeling of inadequacy or something of sorts.

I washed my face and looked in the mirror, thanking my stars that I wasn’t collateral damage in case things had gone south.

Those men and women didn't seem to have a soul in them. They were a bit kill or be killed—willing to put even their family on the line.

Although my dad wasn't always available due to the lifestyle he'd chosen, he taught me one