ALANA

I woke up that morning with a freshly picked bouquet of flowers and a note from William saying he’s going back into patrolling the borders. With a satisfied smile on my face, I prepared myself and went to work with an infectious kind of vibe that Lucas and Francine cannot help but notice.

When I arrived at the office, I called one of the maids assigned to me to inquire about Ana. I brought the girl with me when I chanced upon her selling fruits on the sidewalk.

“Did you see Ana? I was told she’s here in the office already. Where is she?”

There is an unmistakable concern...