Adrian had bought her some time, and Nadiya was grateful. He may have just been concerned for her health, but Nadiya would have kissed him if her brain wasn’t so wrapped up in fear. And his good deed hadn’t ended by just putting a pause in the interrogation. No. He had led her out of the living room and back to her room without asking a question. Even his stare hadn’t held judgment or suspicion as far as she could tell.
After making sure she was settled and Riona was also fine, he left. If the man had an opinion about everything that was happening, he certainly kept it to himself. Nadiya knew she wouldn’t be that lucky with the rest of the house. Especially not Trick.
So, to avoid the Spanish inquisition she could practically feel brewing in the air, she stayed in the bedroom with her da
