Chapter 20 – The Cost of Defiance

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Chapter 20 – The Cost of Defiance (Single POV) Pain seared through Adrian’s shoulder as he ran. The gunshot wound burned, his blood leaving a hot, sticky trail down his arm, but he couldn’t stop. Not now. Not when William’s men were already flooding the hallways, shouting orders, chasing him down like a traitor to the throne. His vision blurred as he stumbled around a corner, lungs heaving. He needed a way out. Fast. Because if they caught him—he wouldn’t be walking out of this building alive. --- No Way Out Footsteps thundered behind him. Adrian cursed under his breath, forcing himself to move faster. His father’s men were trained for this. They wouldn’t hesitate to put another bullet in him. Or worse. He reached a side corridor, spotting a stairwell leading down. Baseme

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