Shadowed Desires is a dark romance novel that delves into the shadows where desire, power, and danger entwine. At the center is Adrian Thorn, a billionaire whose wealth is overshadowed by a chilling reputation. To the world, he is a charismatic magn...
The cold wind whipped across the abandoned shipyard, carrying with it the scent of salt and rust. Eva's footsteps echoed against the cracked concrete as she approached the meeting point. The message had been clear: midnight, alone. She was here, and if this was a trap, she was ready to face it head-on.
Her breath misted in the chill night air, each exhale a reminder of the risk she was taking. She kept her hand close to the knife tucked inside her jacket—a precaution, just in case. She had left Cara behind, but only because someone needed to stay with the flash drive and work on decrypting the files. As dangerous as this meeting could be, it was a gamble she needed to take. Mia's face, bruised and battered, flashed in her mind, fueling her resolve.
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Eva glanced around, her eyes narrowing as she scanned the shadows. The shipyard was a labyrinth of corroded metal containers, abandoned cranes, and forgotten cargo. She could hear the creaking of rusted chains swaying in the wind and the distant lapping of waves against the dock.
The minutes dragged on, and still, no one appeared. Her fingers tightened around the knife. She couldn't afford to let her guard down.
Then, from the darkness, a figure emerged—a tall man in a black leather jacket, his face obscured by a hood. He moved with a casual grace that put Eva immediately on edge. She couldn't see his face clearly, but there was something familiar about his silhouette.
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"You're late," Eva called out, trying to keep her voice steady. "And I don't appreciate being kept waiting."
The man chuckled, a deep sound that reverberated through the empty space. "Had to make sure you were alone," he replied, his voice smooth but with an edge of caution. "You know how it is in this line of work."
Eva kept her stance relaxed, but her muscles were coiled, ready to spring into action. "Who are you? And why did you send me that message?"
The man slowly pulled back his hood, revealing a face Eva recognized from her research—Victor Delgado. He was a key player in the underworld, notorious for trafficking and organized crime, someone who had been suspected of having connections to Adrian Thorn's empire. The name she had heard in the video with Mia.
