Chapter 28 Risking My Life

• The atmosphere in Serena's room was thick with tension as Anna sat on the edge of the bed, her heart racing from the whirlwind of emotions swirling around her. It felt surreal to be with Serena again, yet the stark reality of their situation hung heavily in the air. The luxurious but cold décor of the room reminded Anna that they were within the confines of a dangerous world, one that threatened to consume them both.
• Serena, her face drawn and pale, pulled herself together and glanced toward Anna, her expression softening slightly despite the gravity of their conversation. "How's Rita?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
• Anna's heart ached at the mention of her sister. "She's safe," Anna assured her, forcing a smile to mask her worry. "I promised her I'd check on you as soon as I could. She's at my place, and she's fine. Just worried about you."