*VINCENZO*
My feet pounded the pavement, matching my rapid breathing. I needed to get as far away as possible, and as quickly as I could. To Adeline. The thought of my beloved coalesced into a mantra: Run to Adeline as fast and as far as possible. Only this thought kept me weaving through the dark passageways between tall buildings.
"Just one more block, Gustav. Just one more," I panted, not looking back, knowing that Gustav was keeping pace with me.
"Yes. Ah!" Gustav's groan momentarily slowed me down. Even though I knew it was no good time to stop, I had to check on my man.
"You're hurt," I said, stopping and turning to face him. My sharp gaze went straight to the dark stain on his pants.
"It's just a scratch," Gustav stammered, trying to mask his pain with determination. I know pai
