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Chapter 653
Chance's question hung in the air between them, soft and heavy, like the last light of the fading sun. Christopher was silent for a long moment, his gaze fixed on the still water."All the time," he said finally, his voice barely above a whisper. "I've spent my whole life feeling like I was searching for something I couldn't name. Like there was a hole in me that nothing could fill."Chance's heart ached. He wanted to reach out, to tell Christopher the truth—that the hole he felt was the absence of a twin, a brother, the other half of his soul. But the words wouldn't come. They lodged in his throat, too heavy to speak."Maybe one day we'll both find what we're looking for," Chance said softly.Christopher turned to look at him, something unreadable flickering in his eyes. "Maybe we already have."They stood in silence, the bond between them growing stronger with each passing moment, even as the truth remained unspoken.***The sound of footsteps on the gravel path broke the quiet. Ste
Chapter 652
Steven's footsteps were heavy on the worn path as he approached the cottage. The old wooden door creaked open before he could knock, revealing a woman who seemed to have been waiting for this moment for decades. "Steven O'Connor," she said, her voice soft but steady. "I knew you'd come one day. I've been waiting."Steven's throat tightened. "You know who I am?""I know exactly who you are." She stepped aside, gesturing for him to enter. "Come in. There's much to tell."Steven stepped into the cottage, his eyes scanning the modest home—worn furniture, shelves lined with old books, the faint scent of lavender and woodsmoke. It was a place that felt frozen in time, a sanctuary of memories.Margaret settled into a worn armchair, her hands folded in her lap. Steven sat across from her, his heart pounding.Steven's hands trembled as he reached into his jacket, pulling out the worn photograph he had carried with him for years. It was a picture of Helsin—young, vibrant, her dark hair falling
Chapter 651
Gerald raced through the halls of the estate, his heart pounding with a ferocity that matched the urgency of his steps. He burst through the door to Ava's room, his breath ragged, his eyes scanning every corner.She was there, lying peacefully on the bed, her chest rising and falling in the steady rhythm of sleep. The soft glow of the bedside lamp cast gentle shadows across her face. She looked so fragile, so vulnerable. So precious.Gerald didn't wake her. He simply stood guard by the window, his eyes fixed on the darkness outside, his hand resting on the weapon at his hip. He would not let Seraphina get to her. He would not let anyone take away the woman he loved and the child they had created together.His mind raced with thoughts of Seraphina—the threat she had made, the coldness in her voice. He knew she was capable of terrible things. He had seen what she could do when she was driven by pain and revenge. And now, she was driven by both.But Gerald was driven by something stronge
Chapter 650
Ava sat in the sterile white examination room, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. She had been feeling off for weeks—tired, nauseous, her body sending signals she had been too busy to interpret. She had assumed it was stress. The long hours, the pressure of her cases, the constant tension of being part of the O'Connor circle. But when the doctor had suggested a test, she had agreed, just to be sure.Now she sat, staring at the ultrasound image in her hands, her mind reeling."You're three weeks gone," the doctor had said, her voice warm with congratulations. "You're going to be a mother."Ava's breath had caught in her throat. She had opened her mouth to speak, but no words had come. The doctor had smiled, placed a gentle hand on her shoulder, and left her alone to process the news.Now, sitting in her car in the hospital parking lot, Ava stared at the grainy image. The tiny shape, barely visible, was unmistakable. A life. A new life. Her and Gerald's life.Tears streamed down her
Chapter 649
The morning after the attack, Gerald was already at work.He had set up a temporary command center in the estate's study, spreading out photographs, bullet fragments, and maps across the large oak table. His jaw was tight, his eyes sharp, his focus absolute. The attack on Flynn and Priya had been personal—he could feel it in his bones.He examined the bullet fragments under a magnifying glass, noting the markings, the caliber, the precision of the shots. This wasn't the work of a random thug. This was a professional. Someone who knew exactly what they were doing.Gerald traced the shooter's escape route, following the trail from the hotel room to the fire escape, through the alley, and into the city's labyrinthine streets. The shooter had been careful, but not careful enough. Small details—a footprint in the dust, a discarded glove—told Gerald that this was someone who had done this before.He spent the afternoon interviewing hotel staff. Most of them had seen nothing, heard nothing.
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Priya's heart pounded, her breath coming in ragged gasps. "Who—what—"Flynn's eyes darted toward the window, his mind racing. "Someone's targeting us. We need to move."They crawled across the floor, keeping low, as another bullet shattered the mirror above the dresser. Glass rained down around them, sharp and glittering.Flynn grabbed his phone, his fingers shaking as he dialed. "Chance—we're under attack. The hotel on Fifth. Get help."He didn't wait for a response. He ended the call and pulled Priya toward the bathroom, the only room without windows.They huddled together in the dark, their breaths ragged, their hearts pounding. Priya clung to Flynn, her voice barely a whisper. "What do they want?"Flynn held her close, his jaw tight. "I don't know. But I'm not letting them get to you."***The hotel room was chaos.Chance pushed through the door, Wilfreda close behind him. His eyes swept the room—bullet holes in the walls, shattered glass glittering on the floor, the headboard spl
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