Evangeline’s POV:
I know that since the Capos are back, security will be tighter than usual. But with the evening preparations underway, most of the focus will be on the lower floors. That leaves only Hugo and three other lower-ranking guards patrolling up here.
That’s how security works whenever there’s a celebration, meeting, or party.
Which means…
In about two hours, those guards will be gathering for a pre-banquet security briefing.
My fingers tighten around the small packet in my pocket as I step into the side living room first, checking for anyone inside. Empty.
Good.
I scan the room quickly before reaching for the small candle on the mantelpiece. Its tangerine scent is light but distinctive. This would be perfect—
A voice startles me so badly that the candle slips from my gr
