LIA’S Pov

Antonio’s voice echoes like a final verdict. “Eliminate him.” As soon as he issues the command, turmoil erupts all around me. Gunfire breaks out, loud and ferocious. I yell, automatically lunging ahead, but Antonio’s hold grows firmer on my wrist. His fingers grip my skin like iron chains, holding me captive as bullets slice through the air. Dante moves quickly—way too quickly. He bends, turns, and shoots. His shot hits the target—one of Antonio's men falls down ...