Chapter 403. I Planned to Use You

Apphia’s POV

The following morning, Nicholas pulls up outside a modern white building that looks like an industrial complex. He climbs out of the car and walks around to open the door for me.

“Are you sure you want to do this?” he asks again. I nod. Blade and Drake brought Amir here last night.

Nicholas holds my hand and leads me towards the entrance.

We walk into a lobby with a reception desk. Quite a few people wear smart office clothes and work freely.

I feel conscious about my simple outfit: a black silk skirt, a long-sleeved cream-white shirt, and ballet slippers.

“I didn’t know it was an office building,” I murmur.

“Just one of them,” he says. Sensing my uneasiness, Nicholas squeezes my hand and caresses my thumb, smiling softly at me.

We proceed through the wide hallway, leaving the silent chatter of people behind us, and get into a secluded area with muted light. I frown at the strong smell of blood coming from the last