“Alex, no!” Isabella screamed as she struggled against Theodare, trying to free herself even though there was a knife pressed to her neck. But I know that the bastard wouldn't kill her. He needed her, but it still took everything in me to stay back. If I stepped in now, I could ruin Sebastian’s plan, and that might really put her in danger then.“Hey,” I said softly, but she still struggled. “Stay still!” Theodare yelled, distracted, and then I nodded at Sebastian, giving him the signal. He nodded back, and then another gunshot echoed in the night. Theodore groaned as the knife was shot away from his hand, and then he screamed when his kneecap was shot. He went down hard, screaming like he was being killed. Unfortunately, the stupid code wouldn't let me, but it didn't say anything about disabling him. “Isabella,” I whispered when she was finally free, and she looked away from Theodore and to me. “I’m so sorry!” she cried as she ran to me. I met her halfway and lifted her off the gr
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