LORETTA

The sound exploded through the narrow street. Blood splashed over my face, but this time it was Elion's

A raw, primal scream wrenched out from me, tearing out of my throat in a loud cry. “No,” I screamed, my vision blurring fast with the tears

Elion clenched his teeth tight, his collar soaking with the blood dribbling down the side of his ear. “Get down, Rea,” He ordered, his words tight and clipped. “Now!”

Behind us, I could hear the guard opening fire against the thug member driving behind us. They had... one of their bullets had touched Elion

“You're bleeding.” I fumbled for anything to apply pressure to...