ISABELLA

PRESENT

I was in Alex's arms throughout the entire flight to Russia. I couldn't even remember half the journey because I was so lost in my head, asking myself over and over, “What am I even doing?”

And I was really surprised that Alex and Leo decided to embark on this insane journey, because they could have just said no, and I wouldn't have pushed. Or maybe I would have, but I guess this was actually happening.

It was really happening, and I was going to see my father after everything. Would I be able to face him? Would I cower in the end?

We hadn't even gotten to...