Chapter 30 - Whispers of a peaceful future echo softly through the grand foyer while an unexpected package arrives at the front door containing a final ominous warning from afar.
The morning sun filtered through the leaded glass windows of the grand entrance hall.
Julian walked down the marble steps to retrieve the daily mail resting on the entry console.
Among the letters sat a plain brown envelope bearing no return address or postal stamp.
He opened it carefully, pulling out a single sheet of heavy parchment paper inside.
A string of coordinates was written in precise handwriting accompanied by a familiar silver coin.
Julian’s breath caught in his throat as he recognized the emblem stamped into the metal.
It was a token from the deepest shadow syndicate he thought had been permanently destroyed.
He looked up toward the nursery where Emily’s cheerful laughter echoed down the hallway.
May you like
A cold smirk crossed his face as he tossed the coin into the nearby decorative silver bowl.
Let them come; he was ready to protect his family against the entire world.
