CHAPTER 64 — THE FATHER'S RETURN
The corridor leading to the grand foyer stretched ahead of Elena and Adrian like a tunnel of dread. Marcus moved quickly in front of them, glancing back with a tight, anxious expression. The sound of raised voices drifted through the mansion—sharp, heated, slicing through the air like blades.
Elena felt her stomach clench.
Adrian's father was back.
And this time, he wasn't alone.
Adrian's steps were tense, long, and deliberate. Every angle of his body screamed battle-readiness. His jaw was locked so hard Elena wondered if it hurt. She could practically feel the fury radiating off him.
Marcus paused at the top of the staircase.
"You both need to be prepared," he said quietly. "He didn't come for a discussion. He came to attack."
Adrian's eyes narrowed. "Who did he bring?"
Lydia stepped into the mansion's light from below.
Elena froze.
