Author’s POV
The woman’s heart-tearing cries echoed through the basement walls. The hard concrete floor carried the thick metallic smell of blood.
There, seated on a chair, was Declan Stone. He turned around, facing Xavier and his two sons, Ethan and Alexander.
“Now this 378 mission’s protection is your responsibility, especially yours, Xavier,” Declan warned, giving instructions, breaking Xavier from his thoughts.
“I need no carelessness in this. This mission can make, Stone empire either rise or coiled to the ground,” Declan stated, his voice was rough and low.
But his words were meant more for Xavier, who looked far away from the conversation, her eyes unsettled.
His eyes kept drifting toward the clock. He showed no interest in anything other than the girl far away from there, sl
