Violet Midnight's POV
The tunnels rumbled as explosions echoed behind us—royal enforcers clearing a path through Sector X. My mom walked beside me, her presence like steel and fire wrapped in grace. I couldn't stop staring at her.
It wasn't just that she looked different but I was surprised she came in to rescue me and her aura...
It was the way she moved—like the ground obeyed her.
Now I'm like seeing a mirror of myself.
"You were supposed to come for me later," I said.
She gave me a sideways glance.
"And risk exposing your postion? No. Harris kept you hidden for a reason."
"And what about now?"
She halted.
The squad moved ahead, guarding the path toward the surface. She turned fully to face me.
"Now the game has changed. Luthor made his move. And Delancey gave him leverage we
