|Carmella|
Finally. Alone.
I sank into the plush sofa in my cabin, feeling its softness cradle my tired frame. The moment my back touched the cushions, a sigh of relief escaped me, and I shut my eyes, focusing on the steady rhythm of my breathing. The silence here was a balm, a rare, tranquil space that felt like a slice of peace after days of chaos. But that peace was fleeting as the weight of the past three days bore down on me.
Three days.
An endless cycle of intense activity around the territory had consumed every moment. There had been long, grueling discussions, relentless strategizing, and a constant vigilance required to oversee the annual meeting. I also had to make sure Anton and Brandon, along with their entourages and other allies, were accommodated; I’d managed dignitarie
