Alexander staggered, regaining his footing, and instinctively reached for Victoria, who had braced herself against a nearby wall, coughing from the dust cloud that now filled the room.
His mind raced. The explosion wasn’t just a coincidence. It was a planned attack by Dorian’s associates. Whoever Dorian had aligned himself with had resources and reach far beyond what Alexander had anticipated.
Shock flooded through him. How could Dorian be involved in something like this? Who were these people? Panic crept in. Was he in over his head? What else had Dorian kept hidden?
Alexander felt a knot tighten in his stomach.
He calculated their next steps. Dorian was right. He’d overestimated the depth of his power and involvement. But Dorian didn’t know Alexander’s full capabilities either.
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