CHARLES POV
Power is not found in might. It exists in stillness, in the intervals between actions when one person takes a step and all others come to understand they were never part of the game. That's the way I have navigated my existence. That’s my plan for getting through this turmoil.
The news struck me like a knife concealed in a handshake...Leena wedded Zack Grayson.
I observed from the outskirts, as I always do, unseen yet aware. I had remained faithful to her father long enough to realize that silence was essential for survival. However, this? This was a treachery I had not anticipated. Not due to Leena, no, she was merely another piece. However, because Zack had consistently posed a greater threat than anyone was willing to acknowledge. Hubris cloaked in elegance and haze.
