Romano's POV

(Hours later)

John pulled up the car in front of an incomplete building where Ashfront had told me he would be waiting. Night had fallen, and while darkness usually enveloped the world, the bright full moon cast its glowing light across the landscape, illuminating everything around us.

I checked the dangerous items concealed on me, meant to protect myself and exact revenge on Ashfront for what he had done. It was also to safeguard my loved ones. After ensuring everything was ...