Family is supposed to protect you, but some blood only wants to spill yours.The knock on the door came just after lunch, sharp and unexpected. John and I exchanged a tense look across the kitchen island. No one was supposed to know exactly where we were hiding. He checked the camera feed on his phone and his jaw tightened immediately.“It is Elena,” he said quietly, his voice low and guarded. “My cousin. She says she wants to talk peace. Claims she heard about what happened with Kane and wants to make amends.”I felt my stomach twist into a tight knot. “Do we let her in? After everything we found out about her?”John thought for a moment, then nodded slowly. “We hear what she has to say. But we stay very careful. Do not give her any openings. And keep Mia close.”When John opened the door, Elena Voss stood there looking every bit the polished socialite in a flowing white linen dress, her hair perfectly styled and a warm smile o
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