The sun dipped low on the horizon casting long shadows across the estate. Audrey sat by the bay window in their private sitting room gazing at the manicured gardens below. The upcoming event weighed heavily on her mind. Axel’s wedding. The words alone felt surreal like a bad dream she couldn’t wake up from.
Adam entered quietly his presence a calming force in the room. He carried himself with a mixture of confidence and unease his tailored suit impeccable but his expression betrayed his wariness.
“Still thinking about it?” he asked leaning against the window frame.
Audrey turned to him her brows furrowed. “It’s hard not to. Why invite us Adam? Axel isn’t the type to extend olive branches.”
“He doesn’t want peace” Adam said flatly. “This is about power. He wants to show us how untouchab
