Chapter 6 - THE NEW THRESHOLD
They walked down the long carpeted aisle toward the heavy mahogany exit doors.
Behind them, the sounds of angry whispers and hushed arguments broke out among the high-society crowd.
Victoria remained frozen in her chair, covered in spilled wine, staring at the empty space where her son had stood.
Liam pushed open the heavy double doors, stepping out into the cool, clean night air.
The city lights stretched out before them, bright and untamed.
Hannah stopped, leaning her head against Liam’s chest as she took a deep, shuddering breath.
"It's over," she whispered softly.
Toby held up his wooden train, pressing it against Hannah’s stained dress.
"I can fix the wheel with tape at home, Mommy," Toby offered, his child logic shining bright against the dark night.
Hannah let out a soft laugh through her tears, reaching down to kiss her son's forehead.
"I know you can, baby," she said softly.
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Liam wrapped both arms around them, leaving the empire behind in the quiet dark.
THE END
