Chapter 22

Luca's POV

Astrid fell limp in my chest and for the first time in years, I felt what was called fear. She was bleeding– bad. The red soaked her shirt, painting my hands red as I held her. I couldn't tear my pain away despite knowing we were still being tailed. I could stop here now.

“Damn it.” I cursed under my breath, gritting my teeth in frustration. This was going nich slower than expected.

The footsteps behind us got heavier and heavier. I knew Bill had sent his men head of him to finish the task and get my body and I wanted to scoff at the thought but I had other things to do. I scanned the area, my mind working into overdrive.

No exits. No cover. No backup.

I forced my emotions down and locked them away like I always did. I tightened my grip around Maya's waist and pulled her up to her feet while supporting her weight.

“We're getting out of here.” I muttered, more to myself than her.

She didn't respond, her head lolled to the side, her breathing shallow. The blood loss wa