Chapter 10 - ASHES TO DUST
I struggled against my ropes as Castellano grabbed me, holding me tightly as a human shield. Dominic stopped, his weapon raised, his charcoal suit ruined with blood and soot. “Let her go,” he ordered, his voice echoing fiercely in the cavernous space. Castellano sneered, but he didn't realize I wasn't just a scared girl anymore. Recalling the frantic survival instincts that had kept me alive this long, I threw my weight violently backward, shattering the rotted wooden chair and throwing Castellano off balance. Dominic fired a single, perfect shot. The rival boss fell dead before he hit the concrete.
