Beyond the Family's Shadow
"You go in the open, I'll handle the shadows. After tonight, these threats are gone."
New York City, late at night. St. Mary's Church was deathly silent, swallowed by darkness.
Elara pushed open the heavy, creaking doors alone.
Inside, Serena had a gun pressed to Dante's temple. Seeing Elara walk in, she let out a piercing shriek.
"You actually showed up… Look at you, that outfit must cost a fortune, right?"
Serena's finger tightened on the trigger, her eyes gleaming with deadly intent.
She tossed a rusty dagger. It clattered onto the floor by Elara's feet.