Chapter 16 – The Shadow Alliance
Chapter 16 – The Shadow Alliance The SUV roared south along the M50, rain hammering the windscreen as the city lights blurred behind them. Karen drove with silent focus, eyes darting to the rearview mirror every few seconds. Sarah sat in the passenger seat, tablet open, scanning news updates as Salty leaned back in thought. “Where are we going?” he asked finally, breaking the tense silence. Karen flicked her eyes to him in the mirror. “Somewhere safe. And somewhere important.” 🏰 One Hour Later – Wicklow Mountains They pulled off the motorway, winding up narrow forest roads until they reached an imposing stone lodge, half-hidden by mist and oak trees. The iron gates swung open silently as they approached, as if by unseen hands. Inside, the lodge was warm and dimly lit by flickering antique lamps. Plush carpets muffled their boots as Karen led them down a long corridor lined with oil paintings of Irish landscapes and stern-faced nobles. Finally, she stopped before a mahogany do...