The Recently Discovered Wicked Plan

In the opposite direction of where Lariette and Ruediger were heading, Declan sat on the balcony of his luxurious apartment. The unit overlooked the city skyline, presenting him with the vast night sky.

Leaning back to the plush chair, Declan crossed his long leg over another. The cool evening air brushed against his face, ruffling through his chocolate-brown hair.

The quiet that enveloped the balcony was a stark contrast to the faint hum of the city below. Lights from the vehicles and buildings showered the ground of the city as the nightlife resumed.

'How could this... how could this happen?'

With a frown marring his forehead, Declan's narrowed eyes stared at the tablet screen, lying on his lap. The sense of unease continued to grow within him.