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Author: Teddy
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Chapter 11: Alessio’s Temptation

Elena’s ears were still ringing from the gunshots.

The world felt unsteady beneath her feet as she ran down the dark hallway, her heart pounding so hard it hurt. The shouts of men filled the air, the sharp echoes of bullets cutting through the chaos.

She didn’t know where she was going.

She only knew she had to get away.

Gabriel had pulled her down when the first shot was fired, shielding her with his body. Alessio had drawn his gun in a flash, firing back without hesitation.

And in that moment, Elena had realized something terrifying.

This wasn’t just a world of power and control.

It was a world of war.

Footsteps pounded behind her, fast and heavy.

“Elena!”

Alessio’s voice was sharp, demanding.

She ignored him.

She sprinted through the hallway, twisting around corners, her breath coming in sharp gasps.

Then—

A strong hand grabbed her wrist.

She barely had time to scream before she was shoved against the cold wall, her back hitting the hard surface.

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