Elvina’s POVThe sleek black SUV tore through the midnight gates of the Thornridge Estate at speeds that pressed me deep into the leather seating. The high-beam headlights cut wild, slashing paths across the dark treeline as three armored vanguard vehicles escorted us down the winding drive.My heart felt trapped in my throat, hammering a frantic, deafening rhythm against my ribs.Iris.The name echoed in my head like a desperate prayer. The moment Arthur had received Zach’s message on the comm-link, the elegant charity gala had evaporated into a nightmare.He hadn't bothered to explain the situation to the staring crowd; he had simply grabbed my hand, dragged me through the kitchens, and shoved me into the back of a tactical vehicle while barking orders that made the drivers jump.Arthur sat beside me in the dim interior of the SUV, his jaw clamped so tight the muscle along his cheek twitched. His dark eyes burned with a cold, terrifying fury, his hands resting on his knees in tig
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