“Wake up, Renzo. Wake up, boy,” Laura pleaded, splashing water onto the child's small, pale face. But he didn’t stir. “Fuck… that bastard gave him a heavy dose.”She hissed in frustration, shaking his shoulder firmly in a desperate bid to snap him out of it, but it was no use. The boy remained completely limp.Suddenly, a barrage of gunfire erupted outside. Laura was startled, instantly scooping Renzo up and clutching him tight against her chest. She dragged them both into a corner, squeezing behind a tall console table to hide.The echoing chaos of gunshots, shouting, and groans filled the house for what felt like agonizing minutes. Then, the heavy front door gave way with a loud, splintering bang, followed by the heavy thud of tactical footsteps flooding the hallways. Laura pressed herself flatter against the wall, praying it was Luciano and his men coming for the boy and not Marco’s reinforcements. What she didn't know was that the moment she broke the door lock to get Renzo out, M
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