The live security feed on the analog tablet completely froze the air inside the subterranean trauma bay.Fifty of the most powerful, heavily guarded monarchs, presidents, and shadow brokers on earth were standing completely exposed on the freezing, rain slicked asphalt outside the Valerius brownstone. They weren't hiding behind bulletproof glass. They had no weapons. They were simply waiting for the Sovereign to open the gates.Lucian stared at the screen. The apocalyptic King's massive, heavily corded frame instantly coiled with a dark, territorial wrath."Silas," Lucian's voice was a low, gravelly vibration that promised absolute slaughter. "Deploy Ghost Team Alpha to the perimeter. Tell the President of the United States and his council to get off my street, or I will use the heavy acoustic cannons to shatter their eardrums.""Lucian, wait," Zara murmured smoothly.She lay against the white hospital pillows, her skin still terrifyingly pale from the catastrophic blood loss, but her
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