Alessia Mancini
My heart raced, adrenaline coursing through my veins. I knew I had only bought myself moments, but it felt like a victory nonetheless. As Rocco struggled to regain his composure, I scanned the room frantically, searching for anything I could use to my advantage.
"You'll... regret that," Rocco wheezed, his calm facade cracking.
I met his glare with one of my own.
Rocco lunged forward, his face contorted with rage. His hands reached for my ankles, intent on pinning me down. The room spun around me as panic flooded my system, but I forced myself to focus.
With every ounce of strength I could muster, I lashed out again. My heel connected with his throat a second time, the impact reverberating through my body. A sickening gurgle escaped Rocco's lips as he crumpled to the f
