Chapter 88

A knot twisted in my stomach. I hadn't expected Garcia to summon me tonight. It wasn't Thursday. "Why… why does he want to see me now?" I asked cautiously, trying to steady my voice. "It's not our usual day." Bruno's expression was cold and blank. "It's his will," he said flatly. "And no one questions him. Don't ask him that question unless you are ready to deal with the consequences. Now follow me." The edge in his tone made my skin crawl. A chill crept down my spine. Whatever this was, it wasn't just another session. Something felt off. And I couldn't shake the sinking feeling that I was walking into a trap. The apartment wasn't far from the hostel. We walked in silence. My nerves frayed with every step. When we got there, Bruno paused at the entrance. He pulled out a mask from his pocket and handed it to me. "Put it on. And be careful." I looked at him, heart pounding. "He might ask about the banquet," Bruno added. "If he does, don't give him a reason to connect you to the restroom.