Rumble! Rumble!!
Rain crashed endlessly against the mansion.
Thunder rolled heavily across the sky while flashes of lightning illuminated the dark city beyond the streets.
The night felt restless.
Violent.
Like the entire world itself had become unstable.
And standing alone upon the balcony outside his private quarters...
Riley Styles silently watched the storm.
One hand rested against the balcony railing.
The other held a glass of wine.
An unusual sight.
Because Riley rarely drank.
Especially alone.
The cold rain-scented wind moved through his dark hair while distant thunder echoed once more across the skyline.
Then—
His communicator buzzed softly.
Riley lifted it toward his ear without taking his eyes off the storm.
"Speak."
Ethan's voice answered immediately.
"Confirmation acquired."
Riley remained silent.
"Selene Vale and Everlyn Vale were unaware of Adrian's operations."
Another flash of lightning illuminated the balcony.
"And Adrian?"
