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

She was orchestrating everything.

“Luca!” I shouted.

Too late.

The shooter shifted position.

A rifle appeared through the shattered storefront.

Pointed directly at Luca’s back.

Everything happened at once.

I grabbed his coat.

Pulled with every ounce of strength I had left.

The shot rang out.

The bullet missed his heart by inches.

Instead, it tore through his continue reading …