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Chapter 9: The Mirror Sovereign

Penulis: Letty Bells
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-10-23 16:03:10

Serena’s POV

The rain lashed across the rooftop helipad of the Aegis Corporate Tower in torrents.

Dozens of high-caliber automated railgun turrets twitched in unison, their red laser targeting dots locking onto my chest, forehead, and throat. Heavy tactical contractors lined the perimeter, weapons raised, their visors glowing menacingly in the dark.

Leo McLauren stood forty yards away, looking like an untouchable king. At his side, Maya knelt in the pouring rain, a heavy titanium suppression co
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