Chapter 487

This moment would haunt Xena for years to come, forever etched into her nightmares. She could never forget the look in Shane's eyes as he stared at her like she was nothing more than a dead thing.

A second later, a pair of hands shoved her from behind, sending her hurtling towards the open window. Her body fell uncontrollably, forming a perfect arc in the air.

Xena's scream pierced the silence, her eyes wide with terror.

"Ahhh!"

The sound of rushing wind filled her ears, and she could vaguely hear the murmurs of passersby below. Just as she thought her life was over, her descent halted abruptly.

Hanging upside down, Xena realized there was a rope tied around her waist. She looked up and saw the two bodyguards staring down at her, their faces impassive.

"Please, pull me up! I'm afraid of heights!" Xena pleaded, her voice shaky.

The bodyguards exchanged a glance and smirked. "Afraid of heights? Perfect. Our boss said you need to truly understand fear to learn that some people a