Chapter 10
VENOM AND VELVET: THE SYNDICATE'S RUIN
"Move."
The command was a low, dangerous growl, barely audible over the harsh scrape of Seraphina’s boots against the concrete. Kaelen had holstered his weapon, but his face was a mask of furious denial. He grabbed her by the arm, dragging her out of the holding cell and down a long, dimly lit corr
Chapter 11
The metallic echo of Julian Croft’s voice hung in the air, a venomous symphony that paralyzed the control room.
Kaelen Thorne stood frozen, his hand hovering over the locked console. His breath hitched, the icy realization clawing its way up his throat. He punched the override keys, his movements
Chapter 12
A cloud of pulverized concrete and sparkling, shattered glass rained down around them, settling onto the bloodstained floor of the arena.
Kaelen lay motionless on his side for a terrifying second, his breath wheezing through his teeth. A jagged piece of glass had sliced open his cheek, and dark bl