Chapter 18 Shadows At The Door

• The penthouse erupted into chaos. The masked intruders moved swiftly, their presence a chilling contrast to the luxury of Lucas’s home. The sleek decor, once a symbol of control and power, now felt like a gilded cage.
• Lucas shoved Emma behind him, his mind racing. “Get to the safe room!” he barked at her.
• Jake, already moving, grabbed a lamp from the side table and hurled it at one of the masked men. The man ducked, but the distraction gave Jake enough time to lunge forward, tackling him to the ground.