Bloodlines in Shadows

As they ascended, Zara caught a glimpse of the guy she had met earlier, the one who was supposed to be her tour guide, sitting along the railing of a staircase, engaged in conversation with some other guys.



His expression darkened as he noticed her, and Bianca's eyes widened when she realized he was glaring at Zara. "Oh no. Don't tell me you've met him," Bianca whispered into Zara's ear, prompting Zara to raise an eyebrow in confusion. "I have. What's wrong with that?" She responded, her tone laced with disdain, leaving Bianca to gasp in horror. "That's Cas Demetrius. 'The Cas.' Cassius," Bianca informed Zara, her lips trembling. But when Zara looked at her in confusion, Bianca let out a frustrated sigh. "Never mind. If you know what's good for you, stay away from him."



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In the shadowy aftermath of her father's unexplained death, Zara and her mother sought solace in a town steeped rich in secrets. But Zara's arrival at the town's exclusive, vintage institution ushered her into a world far more mysterious than she could have ever imagined. Determined to unearth the truth behind her father's demise, Zara delved into the town's dark past, its ancient legends, and the unsettling stories whispered among its streets, driven by an unquenchable thirst for answers. Little did she know that her relentless pursuit of the truth would catch the eyes of two rival brothers, both of whom harbored dangerous secrets of their own.