They rounded the corner toward the alley between two buildings. He was leading her around the back of the hotel.She spoke again, trying to sound calm. "I came for Katrina. I didn’t tell anyone. Chase doesn’t know. No one knows."Still no response.They were halfway into the alley when the crack of a gunshot split the silence.Ella screamed, ducking instinctively as the Corp spun around. Another shot. The man stumbled back, dropping his gun."Ella!" a voice shouted.She turned toward it and her heart nearly gave out. Standing in the dark was Romano raising a gun with his face set. Behind him, Ethan stepped into view, walking fast as if he was expecting a moment like this. He lifted his own weapon and fired one more shot, this one grazing the Corp’s shoulder.The man hit the wall and slid down, groaning.Ella just stood there, eyes wide, body locked.Romano ran toward her first, hands out. "You okay?"She nodded shakily, breathless. "How did you find me?"Romano glanced at Ethan. "You
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