— THE DISOWNED HEIRESS & THE SCARRED FRENCH MONARCH —
The strong steel doors of the main control room slammed open. Lucian practically pushed Vivienne inside surrounded by four of his best De Vitis guards. The small concrete room smelled of old coffee and metal. Only the cold blinking blue light from thirty screens lit the space.
Outside loud gunshots and deep blasts tore through the morning air. The Volkov Syndicate came ready for war but the De Vitis family stood like a solid wall of iron.
Lucian pressed a communication device into Vivienne’s hand. His dark eyes burned with sharp protective fire. He grabbed the back of her neck and pressed his forehead hard against hers his breathing fast.
"Stay inside this room locked guarded and safe" Lucian said his voice low and strong. "Watch th
