Ava’s pov
I sat by the window, my eyes fixed on the city below, my mind racing with thoughts of the mysterious woman. Who was she? Why was she watching me? The questions swirled in my head like a vortex.
Andrew's promise to come get me brought some comfort, but the waiting felt unbearable. Every creak of the hotel door, every footstep outside, made me jump.
Just as dusk began to fall, I heard a knock on the door. My heart skipped a beat. "Who is it?" I called out, trying to sound calm.
"Nikolai's men," a deep voice replied. "Mr. Harrison sent us to escort you."
I hesitated, wondering if I should trust them. But Andrew's instructions echoed in my mind: "Don't open the door for anyone." These men were supposed to be Nikolai's, Andrew's trusted security team.
Cautiously, I opened the do
