Chapter 128
I turned my bead and saw the warden standing near the cafeteria exit, waiting fo
1 leaned toward Elijah and kissed his hair gently.
‘T’ll be right back, my love.”
I stood calmly, left the table, and walked toward the warden. No words were exchanged as we walked tide by side down the corridor, far enough from the cafeteria to ensure privacy.
Silence reigned until he finally stopped and turned to face me.
“We have an opening. The undercover agent in the Order caused such a mess that the FBI redirected all their attention there. They’ve completely taken their eyes off this place.”
My lips curled into a wide smile, my heart beating faster at the taste of approaching freedom
“Excellent. Finally.”
The warden, however, didn’t share my excitement. He adjusted his tie, visibly uncomfortable, and cleared his throat before continuing.
“But… you know this won’t come for free. I want a considerable amount of money, Castelli. Otherwise, I’ll tell the boy it was you who orchestrated his transfer here.”
My smile froze.
A dry laugh escaped me, echoing through the empty hall.
My eyes locked with his, cold and sharp.
“You’re blackmailing me? You want money to keep quiet about the fact that I ordered my bunny to be sent to Inferno Bay?”
“That’s exactly right,” he replied firmly, though his tone faltered under my presence.
The smile disappeared from my face.
I stood silent for a few seconds, analyzing every twitch of his face, every tiny movement.
Something in me triggered a sixth sense.
I tilted my head slightly, eyes scanning the surroundings.
A chill ran down my spine, as if I already knew someone was too close.
My heart raced, each beat loud in my ears.
Chapter 128
I took a step back and glanced quickly over my shoulder.
My sharp eyes scanned the corridor, then I turned abruptly to the left.
There he was.
Elijah.
Frozen in place, eyes wide, as if he’d been hit by a wave of ice.
His expression was stuck in time.
A mix of confusion and pain on his face.
My heart skipped a beat.
“Bunny…”
My voice came out low, heavy with something I couldn’t hide.
His eyes met mine like they were searching for answers, silently begging it not to be true.
The pain on his face was clear.
His shoulders trembled slightly, as if trying to hold it all in.
The warden, sensing the tension, backed away and disappeared down the opposite hallway.
“Elijah…” I tried to take a step toward him, but he backed away.
“Was it you?” His voice was muffled, barely a whisper, barely coming out of his throat.
I swallowed hard and took a deep breath.
Fear tightened my chest like a suffocating knot.
The thought of losing him tore at me, destroying every shred of hope.
I took a deep breath, trying to summon courage where there was only fear.
“When I was arrested, I ordered someone to keep an eye on you and your family. That’s how I found out your brother and his ex–girlfriend were up to something. They were planning to charge you with sexual assault…
“I’m not… that upset that you brought me here,” he said quietly. “What hurts is that you didn’t tell me the truth. When we reconciled… that was your chance. I would have understood. I was going to prison anyway. I’m just…. disappointed.”
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