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Familiarity

Author: Kikifairy
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-23 20:07:15

Under the cover of darkness, the estate that Henry called home was bathed in the soft glow of strategically placed security lights. Guards patrolled the grounds, their vigilant eyes scanning the shadows for any signs of intrusion. Unknown to them, Liam and his men were already in position, preparing to breach the perimeter and infiltrate the mansion.

As the guards continued their oblivious rounds, Liam gave the signal, and his team moved as one, scaling the walls with practiced ease. They neutralized the perimeter guards with swift, silent precision before advancing toward the main house, their footsteps nearly silent on the manicured lawn.

Inside the mansion, Arla slept fitfully, her dreams filled with images of a past that remained just out of reach. Henry, meanwhile, was out with some of his men on a mission

The faintest click of a lock being picked was the only warning they received before Liam and his men stormed the mansion, their weapons drawn and their faces covered with blac
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