FURY OF THE HEART
," I asked, fear wriggling in my gut.
He didn't reply, but I followed his eye to find what had stopped him. Men of Dmitri's were blocking the exit, waiting for us.
Of course they are, I said softly.
Leo turned to me, his face austere. Follow me behind.
"No," I responded with great conviction. "We are working this through together."
He looked at me for a time then, shockingly, nodded.
"Good," he said. "together."
We faced the men, moving as one, our steps timed. They raised their weapons without hesitation; neither did we.
The battle was a haze of movement, yelling, and firing. I simply acted, depending entirely on instinct and adrenaline; I did not think.
Apart from my ragged breathing, the
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