ANTHONY'S POV

"Police, drop your weapons now" The police officers reiterated as they all stood in position, waiting for the men to do as instructed.

"No and hell fucking no" Dante said, holding the gun more firmly.

"No. I ain't dropping shit. No way" Dante said further.

I'm utterly shocked by the revelation that Dante is behind all of this. I always sensed there was more to him, but I never fathomed it would escalate to such a malicious extent, not even in my most horrified imaginings.

I'm grateful I was able to receive Scarlet's message on time. Sharing her location enabled us to track them, and I'm amazed that...