ONE YEAR AGO

He prayed. For the very first time in his life as he sped towards the apartment, Sofia resided in. He hadn’t gotten a wink of sleep in the last few hours and his whole body was tensed, but Xerxes couldn’t bring himself to care. As soon as he landed in Europe in his private jet, he drove towards Birmingham. A small town on the outskirts of the city. Peaceful and beautiful. Just like Sofia wanted. But now he was not at peace, his heart beating abnormally fast and new fear engulfing him. Damien was following him behind but Xerxes hardly paid any attention to him. His sole...