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He fell to his knees.
I watched as life left him.
“Take care of him,” I barked at Alessio and Cristo, taking my eyes off Enzo’s lifeless body slumped on the floor.
If this happened anywhere else, it would mean a life sentence in prison. But in here, in my club, on my turf, it only meant we needed to get rid of the body.
Welcome to the darkness.
“Gabe…” Sophie’s voice trembled as she stared in horror at the grisly scene before her, her beautiful face etched with terror—because of me.
“Come on, let’s get out of here.” I took her hand in mine, leading her away from the remnants of my vengeance.
Her fingers were cold and trembling, and I held onto them tightly, trying to offer her some semblance of stability.
We knew where Jemma, Cara, and Fiona were being held captive now, but my overprotective instincts screamed at me to protect Sophie.
Especially after what she’d just witnessed.
Would she ever look at me the same way again, knowing what a cold-blooded and ruthless killer I was?
I wasn’t second-guessing my actions. Enzo needed to die. But I’d rather she hadn’t witnessed it.
As we made our way through the thumping bass and chaos of the club, Sophie remained silent, clinging to my hand like a lifeline.
I could feel her insecurity and unease, and it gnawed at me, making my stomach churn.
“Are you alright?” I asked softly, and let my lips brush her ear. Even though I already knew the answer.
She looked up at me, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. “I-I don’t know,” she stammered, her voice barely audible over the pulsating music.
“Once we find your sisters and cousin, everything will be okay,” I reassured her although I wasn’t sure if I was saying it more for her or myself.
The weight of my actions and their potential consequences bore down on me, but I pushed it aside for now.
There were more pressing matters at hand.
And I had to start somewhere showing my force.
Gaining control and power.
A reputation. Fear.
“You did that for me,” she whispered, giving my hand the lightest squeeze.
The hint of amazement in her voice made my heart take a double beat.
Maybe there was a sliver of hope that she could still see the man beneath the monster.
“Whatever it takes,” I vowed, my determination renewed. “You’ll be home soon.”
As we stepped out into the cool night air, leaving the sounds of the club behind us, I couldn’t help but wonder what the future held for us.
Future.
I scoffed. There wasn’t an ‘us’ beyond this.
But one thing was certain.
