Ashley’s POV
The mansion smelled like gunpowder and blood. The bodies of the Black Vultures had been cleared, but their presence still lingered like a ghost. This wasn’t over.
Not even close.
Mia worked tirelessly at her computer, her fingers moving so fast over the keys it was almost hypnotic. Roman and Luca were reinforcing the mansion’s security, adding new layers of protection.
And Caden?
He was planning.
I found him in his office, standing over a map of the city. Pins marked key locations our businesses, our allies, and now, new threats. His mind was already ten steps ahead, calculating our next move.
"They came for us first," he said without looking up. "That was their mistake."
I crossed my arms. "You think we can hunt them down before they regroup?"
Caden’s eyes met mine,
