Midnight embers

e? Sophia's doubts swirled. She hailed a taxi and fled the city. But danger lurked in every shadow. Sophia's phone buzzed. Unknown number. "Julian?" Sophia whispered. "Sophia, listen carefully,

lessia nodded. "Deeply." Sophia's world narrowed. "What do you want from me?" Alessia's smile twisted. "Your presence guarantees Julian's cooperation." Sophia's anger flared. "I won't be used." Alessia's eyes flashed. "You already are." Sophia's blood ran cold. What had Julian gotten her into? As Alessia vanished into the shadows. Sop