Chapter 19 - A Quiet Evening At The Estate Brings Sudden Danger
Summer brought balmy nights and starry skies over the sprawling expanse of the Gold Coast estate.
Inside the mansion library, Mara and Vincent sat reading while Rory slept peacefully upstairs in her bedroom.
The security monitors lining the study wall flickered softly, displaying the perimeter gates and quiet gardens outside.
Suddenly, the screen showing the northern service entrance flashed amber with an automated intrusion alert.
Vincent stood up instantly, his hand dropping smoothly toward the concealed holster beneath his tailored jacket.
“Stay here, Mara,” Vincent commanded in a low, dangerous whisper that left no room for argument.
Mara’s breath caught in her throat as she watched him move silently toward the heavy double doors of the study.
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The power in the mansion flickered once, twice, and then cut out completely, plunging the grand rooms into absolute darkness.
Emergency red backup lights hummed to life along the baseboards, casting long, eerie shadows across the bookshelves.
