Midnight embers

y mafia feud. Sophia realized she was caught in the crossfire. As she confronted Julian, their passion reignited. "I'll protect you," Julian vowed. "Forever." But could Sophia trust

eyes pleaded. "Leave with me," Julian urged. "We'll disappear." Sophia hesitated. Could she trust Julian? Or would his family's secrets destroy them? As Sophia weighed her options, a noise echoed outside. Footsteps. Heavy. Deliberate. "Julian," Sophia whispered. Julian's eyes flashed with alarm. "Get down." A gunshot shattered the window. Sophia screamed. Julian shielded her. "Run!" Julian yelled. They sprinted through the penthouse. Bullets flew. Shattering glass. Splintering w