d ornate invitation anonymously, w

ives Warre

eatro Di Ombra. Join us for an evening of conversation and camaraderie. We pr

. They would go in prepared, with Kara and a backup st

s filled with laughter and music, the air thick with anticipation. Guests arrived in elabo

the invitation with skepticism but couldn't resist the allure of the event

n't let our guard down. Let's keep

They had anticipated the detectives' presence and had prepared for

navigated through the crowd, their senses heightened. He kept steady as he observed the dete

od guard, her chic black

, and a woman burst through the entrance, her mask askew and her eyes wide with

hadows-a man in a blue suit, his mask adorned with feather

voice cutting through the music

y, her voice steady. "Is she the

ieutenant? Good evening

een the mayor a

e unfolding drama. Kara's presence was a calming force, and she could feel the tension in the a

n't be stubborn, Isabell." He turned on his heel and

on softening. "Are you alright?"

nk you," she whispered, her eyes glisten

seven years ago," as she gave a small card contai

," she said, and was about to go in

me!" Isabel

is the killer threatening you?

ide, Lieutenant." she said, grasping. "You don't

e. "We're not playing games, Isabel

nto a frenzy. In the chaos, Pablo saw his opportunity. He steadied his aim on Detective Warren, who was now separate

rowd. But instead of hitting its mark, it struck a nearby pillar, sending shards of plaster flying.

ere." K

r face caught his eye in the crowd. Pablo's heart sank. He hadn't seen Kara in weeks, and the thought of harming her was unbear

o get out of here!" she shouted, pulling them toward the nearest exit. Pablo's heart raced as

way. Pablo knew they had to leave before they were cornered. He quickl

erre replied, urgen

thing!" Pablo shouted back, his

oving toward the detectives, trying to help them navigate the chaos. The s

" Pierre called, pulli

decision. "I can't do this," he said, his vo

n snapped, glancing back at the ap

rd the exit where Kara was now standing with the det

ched on her face. "Pablo?

bed him, pulling him back into the shadows. "We c

at Kara and the detectives. He felt a pang of guilt as he rea