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

shoulder.

Luca collapsed sideways.

Bodyguards surged forward.

The boutique erupted into complete madness.

And Vanessa vanished.

Gone.

Like she had never been there at all.

Three hours later.

The private hospital smelled of antiseptic and expensive lies.

I sat beside Luca’s bed.

Against every rational thought in my head.

Against months of hiding.

Against years continue reading …