Chapter 18 His Shadow Was Louder Than His Name

Nikolai Volkov had once been a name whispered between diplomats and murderers alike.

Now, his name wasn't whispered.

It was erased.

But Ava had just read it again-typed in Kai's clipped, steady voice-and the chill that ran through her wasn't fear.

It was fury.

She stood outside the estate, Kai's jacket still in her hand, blood drying at t