The air felt heavy as Adrian crouched low beside the bar counter, his sharp gaze scanning the room.
His men followed us, their movements precise and deliberate as they formed a protective line.
I could feel my pulse hammering in my ears, the adrenaline coursing through me making it almost impossible to focus.
I tried desperately to regulate my breathing and keep myself in check instead of allowing my heart to beat so fast until I went into a panic attack.
I needed to just focus on the task at hand, which involved successfully getting out of Adrian's hotel before Bruno realizes that he has been lies to.
Rosa clutched my hand tightly, her nails digging into my skin, and Marcy leaned close, her voice a whisper that barely carried over the quiet tension.
"Are we really doing this?" Marcy asked, her eyes darting to Adrian. "I'm not sure this plan will work because Bruno could return any time now and it'll be game over for us."
