The Fallen Empress

t she had no fight left

th his own agenda. But unli

e said, his gaze sharp, assessing. "But y

immering beneath the surface. "I don't just wa

dangerous. "Good. Then

irst time in weeks, Evelyn felt somethi

Black was a man known for playing his own game, and she

e," Adrian said, stepping closer. "And nothi

side this, you'll find everything you need to start dismantling him. Ban

d the edges. It felt like holding a weapon, and for th

pawn, Adrian

. "I wouldn't want

ted, but the hunter. And with Adrian Black at her side, L

Carter wasn't j

coming f