Chapter 54 - the broken sanctuary
the morning sun failed to pierce the heavy, suffocating fog rolling off the boston harbor. at the cross estate, caesar—the massive, coal-black cane corso—suddenly stopped pacing across the manicured lawn. his ears twitched, and a low, menacing growl rumbled deep inside his massive chest.
inside the grand study, sophia was reviewing international medical grants when the primary security grid suddenly flickered and died. the red auxiliary lights pulsed ominously against the cedar wood-paneled walls.
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marcus junior kicked open the study door, breathing heavily, his weapon drawn. "miss sophia, the perimeter sensors have been completely bypassed. it is an electromagnetic pulse attack. they are inside."
sophia stood up instantly, her heart hammering against her ribs not with fear, but with an overwhelming, protective fury. she reached into the hidden compartment of her desk, pulling out her father's polished handgun. history was repeating itself, but this time, the queen was ready to unleash hell upon anyone foolish enough to cross her threshold.
