Chapter 45

ANNA

It had been three agonizing days since Xavier had embarked on his journey to find Nat. I had spent countless hours worrying and wondering where he could be, hoping that he is safe. Yesterday, I had a moment of relief when Orlando didn't show up, but today, my gut told me he would come.

The sound of the heavy door creaking open made me look up, my heart racing with anticipation. But instead of seeing Xavier, it was the man who brought me breakfast every morning. However, this time, he came empty-handed, with an unexpected message.

"The boss wants to have breakfast with you," he said bluntly.

I was taken aback. "Your boss? Why?"

He grabbed my arm forcefully and pulled me up. "Move it! I'm not in the mood for your damn questions."

I followed him silently, his grip so tight that I knew it would leave a bruise. When we arrived at the room, I stumbled in, only to find a candlelit breakfast table set up.

Orlando busied himself with opening the bottle of red wine, his hands moving with e