Shadow of love and power

ween us that didn't seem to want to end. I sat next to him, his eyes glued to

d it. But every time I opened my mouth, the words got stuck. I honestly didn't know h

Adrian walked in without a word. I foll

called, my

but didn't

ily?" he asked,

gather my guts. "Who was that me

His eyes were hard and unreadab

if it affects me. You told me this world is dangerous. Now you're acting

d. But then he let out a long sigh and ran

see me as competition or as an enemy. They'll do anything to

my voice bar

eyes serious. "At least, that's what t

-

invite

his study, leaving me alone with my thoughts. I tried to ke

a ta

t chills down my spine. Wh

made my way to the kitchen for a glass of water. The penthouse

ft rustling noise, barely cu

d. Adrian? I called ou

ans

again, and this tim

my hands shaking. I moved

o see what was making the sound. That's when I spotted him-the same man from the par

n here?" I shouted

lm, almost amused. You should re

I asked, clutching

"You're in over your head, sweetheart. Ad

opped. "What

the man said with a smirk. "Of

what?" I

lights flicked on. Adrian s

e ordered, h

a mocking tone. "But you might want to explain some thin

the door, leaving me shake

-

onfro

ing. "What was he talking abo

eyes icy. "He's trying to sc

is going on, Adrian? Who is he? What does

his jaw tightening. Then he sighe

"He's an old enemy. Someone I though

" I p

ian replied firmly. "That

e quaking. "You pulled me into

r just a second, I thought I saw a h

ing it clear there was no room for

exhausted to fight him. I climbed into bed, starin

od isn't who yo

nd why did I get the feeling my l