Chapter 24 Rain still poured over New York City by the time they left the stairwell. The city looked different now to Evelyn. Sharper. Crueler. Every glowing skyscraper seemed capable of hiding monsters behind polished glass and expensive suits. And somewhere inside Bennett Tower— Her father was suffering. The thought burned through her chest like acid. Damian led them through the underground service tunnels beneath the neighboring buildings with frightening familiarity. Emergency lights cast pale shadows along the narrow concrete corridors while Serena walked ahead scanning security routes on her phone. Lucas struggled beside Evelyn silently. Blood loss had drained most of the color from his face now, but he refused to stop moving. Interesting. Very interesting. Because desp

