Mariana’s Pov

 “No!” Alejandro surges forward, but the sound of another gunshot echoes.

And this time, it’s not aimed at me. Alejandro collapses back, clutching his side, blood spreading rapidly across his shirt.  

Radimr steps back, breathing hard, his chest heaving as he swings the gun between us. “Let’s see how far your love gets you now,” he sneers.  

Alejandro’s pained gasp is barely audible as he meets my eyes. “Stay with me, mi alma. No matter what he does, ...