Two long, excruciating months had passed since Adrian Blake had vanished into what everyone in the mansion kept referring to as nothing more than a "business trip."
But Raya knew better. She had learned the hard way that nothing in Adrian Blake's world was ever simple, straightforward, or without layers of danger woven beneath the surface. His life was a labyrinth of power plays, hidden threats, and calculated moves that could shift the balance of entire empires overnight.
Especially not when Grigor had disappeared right alongside him. Grigor... the loyal, imposing shadow who rarely left Adrian's side. His absence made the departure feel even more ominous. And especially not when the sprawling, luxurious mansion had suddenly transformed into something quieter… colder… almost sinister. The walls themselves seemed to hold their breath, as if they were patiently waiting for something terrible to unfold far away, or perhaps to come crashing down right here at home.
