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Chapter 23: The Hidden Threat

Author: Dynamics11
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-03-21 22:01:14
The morning was really quiet at the Blackwood estate.. This calm feeling was not real. Elena woke up to a light coming through the curtains. She still remembered the things that happened the night before. Every little sound, every shadow every movement seemed bigger than it really was. This was because of what happened the night

Adrian was not yet from his early morning meetings. The big house felt really empty. Even Lila, who usually moved quietly through the halls seemed quieter than usual.
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