Caden stealthily moved through the darkness of the mansion’s compound, his footsteps light against the damp earth. The towering walls of Thorne’s estate loomed ahead, but he didn’t slow down. He had only one goal, which was to put an end to the monster who had taken his mother captive.
Matteo’s words still rang clear in his head, “Thorne has her. If you want to save her, you know what to do.”
His fingers curled into fists as he lept, gripping the rough stone of the wall. It wasn’t easy, but years of training made it possible. He scaled it swiftly, dropping onto the other side without a sound. The mansion was ahead, bathed in soft moonlight, and he could see the large balcony that led straight to Thorne’s bedroom.
Caden took his time getting there, making sure no guards were in sight. Wh
