The Rescue Mission Begins
Elijah adjusted his bulletproof vest, his expression unreadable as he checked his weapons. Dante stood beside him, loading a fresh magazine into his gun.
"We go in fast and quiet," Dante said. "Lorenzo won't expect us to hit him this soon."
Elijah nodded, but his mind was elsewhere. Luca was running out of time. And Nathan—
Nathan was the wild card.
"Are you sure about this?" Dante asked, his voice lower.
Elijah exhaled. "No. But I'm not leaving Luca to die."
Dante's lips pressed into a thin line. "Then let's get this over with."
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Luca's Last Stand
Luca winced as he struggled against his restraints. Blood seeped from the wound in his side, but he refused to show weakness. Across from him, Lorenzo lounged in a chair, watching him like a cat with a trapped mouse.
"Any last words?" Lorenzo asked, casually spinning a knife between his fingers.
Luca smirked. "Yeah. You talk too much."
Lorenzo's amusement flickered. "Still cocky, even when you're bleeding out. It's almost admirable."
A knock on the door interrupted them. One of Lorenzo's men entered, whispering something in his ear.
Lorenzo's expression darkened. "Well, well. It seems Sinclair and my dear cousin are on their way."
Luca's heart pounded. Elijah and Dante were coming.
But would they make it in time?
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Nathan's Decision
Nathan stood on the rooftop of a nearby building, watching the compound through a sniper scope. He had a clean shot at Elijah. One bullet, and he'd be free of Lorenzo's control.
His finger hovered over the trigger.
Kill Elijah.
Save Luca.
The choice was impossible.
But in the end, there was only one person he could never betray.
Nathan shifted his aim.
And fired.
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To Be Continued…