Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Tangled Resonance

Tangled Resonance

The thunderous explosion shattered the tranquility of the hotel night, jolting me from my momentary reverie. Panic surged through my veins as the security team mobilized, and chaos unfurled within the confines of our elegant suite. The aftermath of the attack painted a picture of devastation, an unsettling contrast to the opulence that had defined our lives.

Serenity lay on the floor—a portrait of agony. Her eyes, wide with shock and pain, pleaded for understanding in the midst of this unexpected chaos. Blood oozed through her fingers as she pressed desperately against the wound on her abdomen, a visceral attempt to stem the crimson tide.