Rain hammered against the armored convoy.
The deafening c***k of the first bullet still echoed through the valley as Sebastian's security team sprang into action.
"Protect Vehicle One!"
"Snipers in the trees!"
The lead security SUV swerved sideways, forming a shield in front of Sebastian's vehicle.
Another shot rang out.
Then another.
Bullets struck the armored body of the SUVs with dull metallic thuds.
Inside the vehicle, Elara instinctively flinched.
Her hands trembled as she gripped the edge of her seat.
This wasn't something she had ever imagined experiencing.
Only a week ago, her biggest concern had been paying her mother's hospital bills.
Now...
Someone wanted her dead.
Sebastian noticed her pale face.
Without a word, he reached across the seat and gently took her hand
