The Past's KeyScenting of stale wine, whispered secrets, and the tangible tension of illegal dealings, the dark, shadowed establishment, a secret haven in Madrid's vast underbelly, pulsed with adangerous energy.Vlad's disclosure of his dubious contacts and their shifting allegiances had highlighted the serious risks that persisted, even within Spanish territory.The terrifying truth of the Mercanti's all-encompassing influence and unrelenting hunt was a persistent, nagging fear that drove Violet's every move.The high stakes of their dangerous journey were demonstrated by the throbbing pain in her broken finger, which was a lingeringreminder of Aurora's vicious ruthlessness.However, the alluring prospect of "La Paloma,"the last component of her father's complex puzzle, drew her farther into the shadowy center of the city with an irresistible urgency.The important, if cryptic, piece of information had come from Vlad's contacts, a network of grizzled, hard-eyed men and deceptivel
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