Chapter 66

Camilla POV I had the impression that the room was closing in on me. The atmosphere felt tense, as if each breath we took was borrowed. Alejandro stood next to me, steady and solid, but his gaze never left that shadowy doorway. Feeling the cold metal of the gun against my skin, I tightened my grip. It weighed a lot. I feel a surge of fear rising within me. "We're going to discover who has been slitting your throat from within." He nodded, his fingers grazing mine as we exchanged a silent pledge. "All set?" I didn't respond. I didn't respond just yet. Before the door slammed open with a bang, the seconds seemed to drag on forever. "Camila." The voice slammed into me. Known. It felt incredibly familiar, almost like home. "Why?" With a voice as sharp as shards of glass, I demanded. Eyes cold but worn out, he took a step forward. "You believe I desired this? Do you believe I desired to be the adversary? "So why?" I pushed. "Because you gave me no other option." Chaos broke out before I cou