Owned By Night
“What do we do next?”
Liam turned serious, his playful demeanor vanishing. “Cross isn’t just making a move. He’s setting a stage. He wants you desperate, backed into a corner.”
Damien nodded. “Which means we don’t let him.”
Liam’s gaze darkened. “There’s an auction tomorrow night. High stakes. Cross will be there, and if we play it right, we can use it to our advantage.”
I frowned. “An auction?”
Damien sighed. “Not the kind you’re thinking of, Ava. It’s an underground event—power, influence, money. People make deals that shape the underworld.”