Chapter 1846 Grace Awakens

• Two evenings later, as twilight bled across the sky, a hush settled over the penthouse. Finnegan sat before the towering windowpane, the city's dying light draping him in molten gold. He cupped a porcelain mug where a dozen cinnamon berries drifted like small, glowing embers, tinting the coffee with quiet promise.
• “Master!”
• Hailey pushed through the door, offered a quick glance at Grace resting in the inner bedroom, then crossed the room to stand silently behind Finnegan.