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The Red Grid

Author: Lord Emrys
last update publish date: 2026-06-02 19:46:05

The absolute, suffocating darkness of the master suite lasted exactly ten seconds.

Lucian did not let go. His massive, heavily corded frame remained perfectly locked over Zara, his broad chest pressing her deep into the mattress. In the pitch black, his heavy, ragged breathing was the only sound in the room, a violent, possessive rhythm that anchored her entirely to his protection.

Deep beneath the bedrock of the Valerius brownstone, a heavy, mechanical shudder violently shook the floorboards.

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