The dawn of a new day brought a mixture of relief and tension to the Vincenzo estate. The successful capture of Phantom had been a significant victory, but Lysander and Kylie knew that the battle was far from over. The Order was still out there, a shadowy network with deep roots and far-reaching influence. They needed to consolidate their gains and prepare for the inevitable retaliation.

Lysander and Kylie stood together in the estate's grand hall, the morning light casting long ...