Ronnie's response was a curt "Yes" as he acknowledged Lester's order. With purposeful strides, he crossed the room and approached the closet.
His hand reached out, fingers curling around the doorknob as he prepared to open it.
Inside the hidden alcove, Amira's heart raced with fear, her breaths coming in short, shallow gasps.
Tears streamed down her cheeks as she trembled in the darkness, the weight of uncertainty pressing down upon her.
The sound of the closet door creaking open sent a shiver down her spine, her pulse quickening with each passing moment.
She squeezed her eyes shut, praying silently for safety as she waited for whatever fate awaited her on the other side.
*****
Elias, Danilo, and Tim entered the luxurious master bedroom, their eyes scanning the opulent surroundin
