Chapter 37 I Need To Get Married

• Adriano's gaze remained fixed on her, assessing. He was silent for a moment, studying her face as though searching for any hint of deception. "You tell me, Serena," he finally said. "I assumed you might know something I don't. After all, you were the target tonight."
• Serena felt her stomach twist. It was true; the attack had seemed targeted, specific. She swallowed, trying to keep her tone calm and casual.
• "I don't know," she replied, looking him directly in the eye. "I've done everything you've asked, and I've followed your rules. I've done nothing to put myself in a position where Trejo or anyone else would want me dead." She hesitated, adding, "The only person I know who wants me dead..." she swallowed, "is you."