AYLIARA The Halcyon was supposed to be my fresh start. A high-tech fortress where I could finally hide from the monster in my past. But I messed up. Big time. I thought I was alone in my apartment, but the shadows here have eyes. My landlord? He’s not just some rich tech guy. He’s the ghost in the walls. He watches me sleep, he watches my cam streams, and he knows every single dirty secret I’m trying to bury. And the most messed up part? I’m starting to crave the way he looks at me. Marek Her past is trying to track her down, but they’ll have to go through me first. I’ll burn this whole city to the ground to keep her safe. She’s my queen, and I’m the monster in her walls. God help anyone who tries to take her from me.