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Chapter 10: A Night of Blood and Fire
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The blaring of the security alarm tore through the penthouse like a war cry.Red emergency lights pulsed in sync with Elena’s heartbeat, casting eerie shadows along the walls. The scent of gunpowder tainted the air, thick with the promise of violence and bloodshed.Killian moved fast, his sharp commands cutting through the chaos like a knife.“Lock down all exits! No one leaves unless I say so.”His men scattered, each taking a defensive position.Elena barely had time to react before Killian grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her close. His grip was firm, possessive—as if he was afraid she would be ripped away from him at any second.“Stay close to me,” he murmured. His voice was low, edged with lethal control.Elena swallowed hard and nodded.Then the first explosion rocked the building.Glass shattered. The force of the blast knocked a chandelier from the ceiling, sending it crashing onto the marble floor. Smoke curled through the penthou
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