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FLORIAN’S POVThe moment Adrian spoke, Gabriel’s men shifted instantly, moving quietly but decisively into tighter formation around us, their weapons raised steadily, eyes flicking rapidly between the armed men now surrounding the room on every side. The air grew thick, suffocating almost, every breath feeling heavier than the last.“Nobody move,” Gabriel said quietly, though his voice carried a steel edge beneath the calm.Adrian’s men held their positions, awaiting further instruction, their expressions blank, professional, clearly well trained and unbothered by the tension crackling dangerously around us.“This doesn’t have to end badly,” I said carefully, my eyes locked steadily on Adrian, searching for any sign of hesitation I might be able to use.“You’re right,” Adrian said calmly, his earlier composure fully restored now, cold and controlled once again. “It could end very simply, actually. One quick decision on my part, and every single problem I’ve faced these past months dis

ROSELINE’S POV“Florian!” I screamed again, my voice cracking as I pushed past Gabriel, ignoring his shouted warning behind me.“Roseline, wait!” Gabriel’s voice thundered through the study, but I didn’t stop, couldn’t stop, not with Florian already swallowed up somewhere in the darkness ahead, chasing after a man who had already killed so many people without hesitation.I squeezed through the narrow opening in the bookshelf, the stone passage beyond cold and damp, pressing in tightly around me the moment I stepped inside. My phone’s flashlight trembled slightly in my shaking hand as I moved quickly forward.“Roseline!” Gabriel called out again, his footsteps echoing rapidly behind me now as he followed, along with two officers Reeves had quickly assigned to join us.“He went this way,” I said breathlessly, my light catching faint scuff marks along the dusty stone floor.“You shouldn’t have come,” Gabriel said sharply, though he made no move to stop me now, clearly understanding it wa

FLORIAN’S POVThe gun fired.The sound exploded violently through the narrow stone tunnel, deafening and sharp, echoing painfully off the walls surrounding us. A blinding, searing pain tore instantly through my upper arm, hot and immediate, my vision flashing white for a fraction of a second before the world snapped back into focus.“Florian!” Roseline’s scream echoed sharply behind me, terror ringing clearly through her voice.I didn’t have time to process the pain fully, adrenaline surging violently through my veins as Adrian twisted sharply, trying desperately to wrench his wrist free from my grip. We crashed hard against the stone wall together, the impact jarring painfully through my already injured arm, though I refused to let go, refused to give him even a single second to regain control of the weapon still clutched tightly in his hand.“Let go,” Adrian snarled, his composure completely shattered now, desperation and fury twisting violently across his face as we struggled fierc

ROSELINE’S POVMy father’s eyes fluttered open again after a long, agonizing moment, his gaze finding mine slowly, weakly, though something urgent flickered clearly behind his tired expression now.“Roseline,” he whispered, his voice thin but steady enough to carry clearly through the quiet room. “There’s something I need to finish telling you. Before it’s too late.”“Dad, you don’t have to,” I said quickly, my voice trembling. “Just rest, please.”“No,” he said, surprising me with the small burst of firmness in his weakened voice. “I need to say this. I need you to know everything.”I glanced briefly toward Florian, who nodded gently, his hand resting supportively on my shoulder, silently encouraging me to let my father speak.“Okay,” I whispered, squeezing his hand carefully. “I’m listening.”He took a slow, labored breath, gathering what little strength remained. “Your mother,” he began softly, “she was born into the Hollis family. Adrian’s sister.”“I know,” I said gently. “We fou

FLORIAN’S POVRoseline’s knees buckled completely the moment the nurse spoke those words, her entire body collapsing weakly against me, sobs tearing violently from deep within her chest. I caught her instantly, wrapping my arms tightly around her trembling form, holding her steady as her grief finally broke free completely, raw and devastating.“No,” she cried brokenly, her voice muffled against my chest, her fingers gripping desperately at the front of my shirt. “No, no, please, this can’t be happening.”“I’ve got you,” I whispered softly, my own voice thick with emotion as I held her tightly, my heart aching painfully at the sound of her heartbroken sobs echoing through the quiet hospital room.She clung to me desperately, her entire body shaking violently with the force of her grief, and I lowered us both carefully into the nearby chair, holding her tightly against my chest as she wept uncontrollably, months of fear and exhaustion and now devastating loss finally crashing over her