Blood Between Us
An Hour Later — Near the Roman Baths
I was alone in the shadows, looking at the remnants of the ancient edifice.
Aurora’s voice boomed out from the mist: “You came.”
“I always finish what I start.”
She stepped into the light.
And behind her, bound, gagged… Sofia. Alive.
“Let her go,” I replied.
Aurora grinned. “You want her? Trade places.”
I didn’t hesitate.
But before I took a step, I muttered into the air, “Now.”
From behind the ruins, a gun fired.
Aurora tripped.
But she didn’t fall.
She laughed.
And then— A sword to Sofia’s throat.
Aurora’s eyes became dark with wrath.
“You shouldn’t have brought backup,” she hissed.
“I didn’t,” I muttered.
She narrowed her eyes.
But it was too late.
Because from behind her—a second Aurora stepp
