Nala
My heart pounded wildly in my chest, each beat a chaotic mix of excitement and fear. It was like the emotions were at war inside me, and I could barely keep up.
What would Annabel think when she saw me? Would she be angry, scared, or...something else?
A thousand different thoughts raced through my mind, each one more unsettling than the last, as I pushed through the hallway towards the entrance.
When I got there, I froze. I heard Xander’s voice cut through the tension hanging in the air like a blade.
“We do not mean you harm, Annabel. We only want peace. Please, let my men go.” His words were strained, almost desperate, and I could feel the weight behind them.
Xander never used the word “please” lightly. For him, it was a surrender, a small piece of pride he gave up, and I k
