Chapter 86

• The next few days passed in a blur of secrecy. Vesper’s network of spies and trusted allies were mobilized, working around the clock to gather intelligence and pinpoint the leaders of this mysterious organization. Elara had never felt more alive, more certain of her purpose, as she dove headfirst into the planning.
• Every corner of their world was being watched, but Vesper had his own ways of staying hidden. He’d built his empire on secrecy and intelligence—now it was time to use those same resources against the enemy.
• But as the pieces began to fall into place, Elara’s mind couldn’t shake the feeling that they were being herded. Every time they uncovered something, it felt like the enemy already knew what they would find. The pattern was too precise, too orchestrated. They were being led into a trap, and neither she nor Vesper had the luxury of waiting to see what would happen next.