CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVEN

Irina's POV 

I was scared and terrified. My whole body trembled with fear.

But I had to enter the car. I had no choice. Not if I wanted Dimitri to stay safe.

I climbed into the passenger seat slowly. My legs felt weak beneath me.

Alexei got into the driver's seat. He started the engine immediately.

The car roared to life. We began moving down the long driveway away from the estate.

"Mikhail would never forgive you this time," I said quietly.

My voice was shaky. I tried to sound brave but I failed.

Alexei laughed. "I do not need his forgiveness."

"Where are you taking me?" I...