The promised criminal at her service was located on the third floor. Breathing evenly, Alice followed her friend. The heartbeat periodically failed, and each neon step brought closer to the goal or its collapse.

Fear. Not the kind of emotion that should be bared in front of such people. But it's easier to think than to do. Perhaps because she was afraid that Danil would be the cool uncle. Damn associations because of the first date.

She cast a sharp glance in the direction of Sergei. Straight back, clear step, soulless profile. O! He knew how to behave in this situation. It's time to take an example. Self-doubt lubricates the...