The explosion rolled through Ravenscroft Manor like thunder.
Dust poured from the ceiling.
Fragments of broken glass scattered across the marble staircase.
For one suspended heartbeat, nobody moved. Then Sebastian's voice cut through the chaos.
"Status!"
Gunfire answered before anyone else could.
Short. Controlled. Professional.
The attackers had reached the first floor.
Elena immediately signaled the soldiers.
"Split into two teams. "Alpha secures the family.? Bravo with me." 'No one moves alone."The guards scattered into position.
Magnus helped the wounded security officer sit against the wall while a medic rushed over.Thomas remained standing in the middle of the corridor. His eyes were fixed on the ceiling.
"They're too late." Sebastian turned sharply.
"What do you mean?" Thomas spoke calmly despite the battle raging overhead.
They're searching Arthur's study."
"They'll tear the room apart."
