Tracking Shadows

Crest International Airport—Early Morning

Dante Thorne's private jet landed on the Crest airport runway at exactly 3 AM. The sky was still dark, only illuminated by airport lights glittering in the distance. As soon as the jet door opened, Dante descended with quick and decisive steps, followed by two bodyguards in black suits carrying his luggage.

Dante's face was hard as stone—jaw tense, sharp e