“Stay behind me, Aria,” he said, his voice low but firm.
His eyes were filled with determination.
I nodded, unable to speak.
I knew he was trying to protect me, but I also knew we were running out of options.
Lucian’s gaze shifted between us, calculating, studying.
He wasn’t just here to kill us.
He was here to break us.
“You’re out of time, Damian,” Lucian said.
His voice was a low growl, and the malice in it sent a shiver down my spine.
“I’ve already won.”
I didn’t understand.
What was he talking about?
Before I could react, Lucian raised his hand.
His men moved like shadows, entering the shack behind him.
Too many. Too fast.
Damian’s eyes narrowed as the first man lunged toward him.
Damian fired instantly, the shot loud and violent in the small space.
The man dropped to
