Aliana's POV

I woke up the next morning, the clock read 9:00 AM. I stretched, my body sore but ready for the day ahead. I had things to do.

I needed to check in with Salvatore, make sure the trap we were setting was going as planned. I needed to keep playing the perfect wife in front of Freddy.

I had too much at stake now. I stepped toward the closet, pulling out a fresh outfit. But just as I reached for a blouse, I felt it—.

I turned my head slightly, my heart steady as I ...