Beyond the Family's Shadow
Elara looked down as the box opened in front of her.
Inside, there wasn't jewelry. Instead, there was a small, custom Browning. Gold-plated, with a black mother-of-pearl grip, it looked like a piece of art, but it packed a deadly punch.
Elara looked up. Those deep gray eyes in front of her were bottomless.
The adrenaline faded, and the exhaustion and fear hit her like a wave.
He understood her. Nothing made her feel safer than having power.
Julian picked up the gun, smoothly racked the slide, and then shoved the cold grip into Elara's hand.