Against Time

Damiano

My brows pinched together as I looked at his unmoving body on the ground. I stopped in front of him, nudging him with my foot before a groan came out of him. I watched him struggle to stand up, seeing just how badly he was beaten up. His face was covered in cuts, bruises, and blood. His arm was wrapped around his ribs. It was most likely broken just seeing the condition he was in.

Michael winced as he slumped against the car, breathing heavily before he met my gaze.

“What are you doing here?” I stared at him blankly, waiting for him to speak.

“I… Shit - Althaia.”

“You’re too late.” I scoffed.

“I tried… to warn…” He kept groaning out in pain, on the verge of passing out.

“You’re wasting my time. Get the fuck off my property.” Michael slumped to the ground again and I signaled for my men to get moving.

“I know where they are.” Now, that got my attention and I turned to look back at him. He was struggling to keep his eyes open.

“Do you believe he knows something?” Antonio came to