The atmosphere in the estate was tense a fragile calm masking the storm brewing beneath. Adam paced the length of his study his instincts screaming that something was off. Audrey was resting after the ordeal of the blood extraction unaware that her sacrifice had sparked far more than a medical breakthrough… it had ignited a dangerous interest from the shadows. A knock at the door interrupted Adam’s thoughts. Vincent one of his trusted men entered his expression grim. “We’ve intercepted a message” Vincent said handing Adam a tablet. Adam’s sharp gaze scanned the encrypted message his brow furrowing. The message wasn’t coded in the usual mafia shorthand… it was deliberate meant to be read. Axel’s name stood out like a flashing beacon. Audrey’s blood isn’t just rare. It’s a key. Meet me if

