The Ruler (Roman Republic #1)

Constantine

I arrived at the bustling city that hugged the coast, drove through the streets until I reached Villa de la Sirenuse, a sprawling estate secured behind magnificently tall iron gates.

The security remained out of sight for anyone on the street, relying on camera footage instead of a physical presence. When they scanned my face and the car, the gates swung open, and I was allowed entry.

The gardens were full of landscaped lawns and palm trees. The fountain in the center stood tall with water trickling down, reflecting the moonlight on this cloudless night. When I pulled into the roundabout, I saw the multitude of cars already there.