Noah
The alley's shadows clung to me like a second skin, whispering secrets of vengeance. My heart thundered, a war drum in my chest. Rage and desperation battled for dominance as I clenched my fists, feeling the weight of my decision crush down upon me.
"Piece by piece," I muttered, my voice low and guttural. "I'll tear it all down, Irina. For you."
The Terekov empire loomed before me, a colossus of corruption and cruelty. But even giants can fall, toppled by the relentless assault of a man with nothing left to lose.
I slipped from the alley, a wraith in the night. The neon glow of the Terekov's club, 'The Red Star,' beckoned like a siren's call. Music pulsed from within, a steady beat that matched the rhythm of my determined steps.
As I approached, memories of Irina flooded my mind.
