The baby was meant to change everything. Instead, it exposed a secret powerful enough to bring an empire to its knees overnight.

hatred.

Directed not at me.

At Luca.

My heartbeat stumbled.

Something was wrong.

Very wrong.

Then chaos exploded.

A gunshot shattered the glass storefront.

Screams erupted.

People dropped to the floor.

Bodyguards pulled weapons instantly.

Another shot.

Then another.

Glass rained from the ceiling.

“DOWN!” Luca roared.
Strong arms wrapped around me before I had time continue reading …