Chapter 21 Shadows Of Betrayal

• Adrian stepped in front of Sophia instinctively, his body a shield between her and the shadowy figure that loomed ahead. The dim light from the broken windows cast eerie shapes across the dusty floor, making it hard to distinguish how many enemies surrounded them.
• Sophia’s heart raced as she clung to the back of Adrian’s jacket, her fingers trembling. The voice was chillingly calm, laced with confidence and malice.
• “Adrian Blackwood,” the figure continued, stepping closer into the faint glow of the moonlight. “It’s about time we met face to face.”