Chapter 13
Panic exploded in my veins like a chemical reaction as I snatched both boys into my arms.
“What did you say?” Marcus demanded, his entire demeanor shifting instantly into terrifying crime boss mode.
“How did Moretti’s team find this location so quickly?”
“They followed the secondary convoy from the supermarket, sir!” Thomas reported frantically.
“They knew you located Miss Cross, and they are moving in to take her hostage!”
Marcus turned to me, his dark eyes blazing with an absolute, lethal intensity that commanded total authority.
“Thomas, take Evelyn and the boys to the underground vault right now!” Marcus ordered firmly.
“Lock the titanium doors from the inside, and do not open them for anyone except me.”
“Marcus, no!” I screamed as Thomas grabbed my arm to usher us toward the hidden elevator.
“Don't let them hurt my boys!”
Marcus stepped up to me, grabbing my face in his warm, strong hands just like he used to years ago.
He looked deep into my eyes, his thumb gently wiping a tear from my cheek.
“Nobody touches my family while I am breathing, Evelyn,” Marcus promised, his voice rock solid.
“I failed you five years ago, but I will not fail you tonight.”
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He pressed a fierce, desperate kiss to my forehead, then turned to face his men with drawn weapons.
“Lock the vault!” Marcus roared as he rushed toward the front entrance to face the enemy.
