Chapter 52— Shadows in the Hall

ADRIAN'S POV

The laughter and clinking of glasses still echoed in my ears, masking the subtle tension threading through the room like a living thing. For a few seconds, I let myself believe we were safe. That maybe tonight, the games of dominance, the whispers of betrayal, the ever-watchful eyes of those thirsty old men wouldn’t reach us. But deep down, I knew better. Danger didn’t announce itself politely. Danger didn’t wait. It struck, and it ...