Chapter 35
Evelyne tightened her grip on the leather straps of her gloves, flexing her fingers as she surveyed the dimly lit alley where their plan was set to unfold. The air carried the scent of rain and gasoline, a sharp reminder that there was no turning back now. The weight of the moment pressed against her chest, but she forced herself to steady her breathing. This was their best chance to bring Lucas Carter down, and she couldn’t afford to falter.
Adrian was positioned near the entrance, his stance rigid, eyes scanning every shadow. He had insisted on being the first to engage if things went south, but Evelyne wasn’t about to let him shoulder all the risk alone. She had come too far, endured too much to let her part in this revenge slip away.
Liam crouched behind an overturned cra
