The night was heavy with smoke and tension, the remains of Silas Vaughn's estate still smoldering in the distance. The explosion had caught everyone off guard, a last-ditch effort from a desperate man.
Yet—he was still alive. Ariella sensed it.
Her hand rested on her growing belly, her heartbeat syncing with the life inside her.
This was bigger than her now.
She wasn't just seeking revenge or fighting for herself.
She was fighting for her child's future.
For a world where they wouldn't have to run, hide, or fear the darkness. For a world where they wouldn't be constantly looking over their shoulders in fear.
Leo stood beside her, his presence steady and reassuring. "We need to find him. Quickly."
Ariella took a deep breath. "We will."
Because this time?
She wouldn't let him slip away.
Carter worked diligently, breaking into Silas's financial accounts, searching for any clues that could lead them to him.
