Evelina began imagining the future. How would Alexander react once he realized he could never find Xenia—perhaps even started to suspect that Xenia was dead?
A surge of triumphant satisfaction coursed through Evelina, much like the pleasure she felt at her most joyous moments.
Ha! She had killed Xenia with her own hands!
It was, in her mind, the one thing she had done right.
*****
Meanwhile, Alexander arrived at the airport and boarded the fastest flight to Feloria. As soon as the plane touched down, he wasted no time making his way to Feloria's coastal pier.
Alexander had completely transformed.
The tall, striking man still wore an all-black suit, but now his face was concealed behind a mask with a deep purple sheen. The mask nearly obscured his handsome features, leaving only his
