Melenially

⚠️This is a sequel to an ongoing book (Nicholas Vials; The Case Of Michael Vials)⚠️

Baldwin James Alburn, the only living heir to the Alburn family, is the definition of upright and moral. It's just that corruption is only a fire fueled by events that erode one's conscience. 

From his sacrifices for Emberline and his efforts to better the world and the duty he holds to uphold the Alburn name. There still remains a yearning for revenge. A bloodthirsty, scolding, cold desire. 

Nicholas Vials, on the other hand, is the definition of deceit and opportunism. His actions suggest that he doesn't plan on improving his repute. However, he has taken on a path of great peril. To take away the authority from those trying to kill him.

And to find Emberline. 

Yet, neither Baldwin nor Nicholas wield control over their schemes. Like grains of sand in a desert, time slips through their fingers, leaving them grasping for control in a world where nothing is as it seems. Their only hope lies in uncovering the undisclosed—a secret that may hold the key to their salvation or seal their fate forever.

Or perhaps it is hidden in plain sight

Unkept Promises

The carriage halted its journey through the cobbled streets. And through the window, Emberline watched as the bustling of the street continued. Nicholas soon exited the carriage, leaving Emberline to descend on the other side. It was as though she hadn't even left her street.

Nicholas held his negotiations with the coachman and soon stepped beside Emberline, who hoped he would lead the way. But he simply started to look around as though he didn't recognise the place.

"Do you trust me?" He questioned her as he finished examining the place.

"That's a slight problem," Nicholas said. "The man who has the key to our answers is a greatly paranoid man, he doesn't trust open streets like these," he narrowed his eyes as he walked past Emberline, setting himself in the shop that read Jacob's French Bakery, and Emberline followed blindly.

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