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

a thrift store.

But some necessities couldn’t be found in ordinary places.

Not when your child might inherit enemies before taking a first step.

I needed security.

The sound behind me was subtle.

Just a low masculine laugh.

Yet my entire body froze instantly.

Because I knew that laugh.

Slowly, I lifted my head and turned.

And there he was.

Luca Moretti stood continue reading …