The penthouse, which had been a sanctuary of luxury only hours ago, was now a chaotic scene of blue and red flashing lights. The cool night air rushed in through the shattered windows, smelling of ozone, gunpowder, and the salty breeze of the Pacific. Elite security officers moved like shadows through the smoke, their heavy boots crunching on the millions of dollars worth of broken glass and discarded diamonds that littered the floor.Selene sat on the floor, her legs tucked under her, cradling Lucas’s head in her lap. All she cared about was the heavy, sluggish beat of Lucas’s heart and the way his blood was staining her ruined designer dress."Stay with me, Lucas," she whispered, her voice cracking. She used a scrap of her silk wrap to put pressure on his shoulder. "The medics are right here. Just keep your eyes on me."Lucas tried to smirk, but it looked more like a grimace of pain. His skin was pale, his breath was shallow. "You... you opened the vault," he wheezed, his hand r
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