Unlikely Allies
Theme: Temporary Truce
Sophie stumbled through the opening, her breath rushed, her body shaking from adrenaline and fear. Before she could fall, Adrian was there, catching her in his arms. His grip was strong, grounding her, but his eyes burned with silent rage.
“What happened?” His voice was sharp, and demanding, but beneath it, there was worry.
Sophie clutched the front of his shirt, trying to form words. “They’re watching him too,” she finally whispered.
Adrian’s expression darkened instantly. His jaw tensed, his fingers flexing at his sides as he processed her words. “Your father?”
She nodded, still trying to catch her breath. “His apartment was trashed. It wasn’t just a warning for me. Someone’s after him too.”
Adrian breathed slowly, his mind already putting to
