The gunshot echoed violently through the underground chamber. Instinct took over.
"Get down!" Alexander roared. He wrapped both arms around Clara and pulled her to the ground just as another bullet struck the stone pillar behind them.
Pieces of rock exploded into the air. Clara buried her face against Alexander's chest.
His body completely shielded hers. "Are you hurt?" he asked urgently. She shook her head, still trying to steady her breathing.
"No..." "What about you?" "I'm fine." He quickly brushed a strand of hair away from her face. "Stay here." She immediately grabbed his wrist.
"No." Alexander looked down at her. "Clara—" "I'm not letting you face whoever that is alone."
Even now… Even with bullets flying around them… She refused to let go.
Alexander couldn't help smiling. "Y
