The Man Who Married My Name
An invisible, concussive shockwave of sound erupted from hidden transmitters in the ceiling of the foyer.
The effect was instantaneous and devastating. The advancing mercenaries immediately dropped their tactical shields and weapons, screaming in agony as they collapsed to the shattered marble, desperately clawing at their bleeding ears. Adrian Moreau staggered backward, his aristocratic composure shattering into pure, paralyzing physical trauma as the sonic frequency hijacked his equilibrium.
"Hold on to me!" Lucien roared over the unbearable pitch.
He wrapped his massive left arm around my waist, pulling me flush against his side. Before I could process the command, the heavy marble floor