Midnight Confrontation

Hazel's POV:

The thunderous baritone of Vane Silas Adler vibrated through the chilly night air. The sheer force of his voice sent deep tremors rippling through my limbs, freezing the blood in my veins. The ambient noises of the deserted street vanished. Even the distant howling of the wind seemed to die down, leaving only the crushing weight of his presence. Standing beneath his towering silhouet