Chapter 138. Your Passport

“Yes, your passport,” Victor repeated, his voice smooth but carrying an edge of impatience. “I need it.”

Anna swallowed hard, still confused but this time, her nerves entered the picture. She took a slow breath, forcing herself to stay calm. “Why?”

Victor sighed, as if dealing with a child who couldn’t grasp something obvious. “Because, Anna, Zac is getting released. Pardoned, just like we agreed. And now, it’s time for you to hold up your end of the deal.”

Anna’s grip on the phone tightened. Her free hand curled into a fist at her side. She felt like she knew where he was going with this. “I told you I would,” she said, her voice low.

“And I don’t believe you.” He said carelessly. 

She bristled at his words, but before she could argue, he continued, “That’s why I need your passport. You’re leaving the country.”

Her stomach dropped. “Leaving?”

“Yes. Cyprus.”

Anna’s breath hitched. Cyprus. A whole different continent, an ocean away from Z