The entire Knight estate began to shake violently.
Cracks spread across the walls.
The chandeliers hanging from the ceiling shattered one after another, glass crashing across the floor as alarms screamed endlessly throughout the mansion.
But nobody moved.
Nobody breathed.
Because all eyes were fixed on Emily.
Golden energy spiraled wildly around her body like living fire.
Her eyes glowed brighter than before.
Beautiful.
Terrifying.
And completely out of control.
Alexander forced himself forward against the crushing pressure surrounding her.
Every instinct inside him screamed danger.
But he didn't care.
Because Emily looked afraid.
Even now.
Even surrounded by enough power to destroy the entire estate—
She still looked terrified.
"Emily."
His voice came low.
Steady.
Grounding.
Her glowing eyes slowly shifted toward him.
For one brief second—
The violent energy around her weakened.
The masked man noticed immediately.
And his expression darkened dangerously.
