Chapter 25 - The Lethal Toast
"Get down!" Ryan shouted, tackling Emily to the wooden floor as a high-caliber bullet shattered the window glass.
Glass sprayed everywhere as automatic gunfire rained down on the cabin walls.
Ryan shielded Emily and the boys with his own body, pulling a hidden lever beneath the stone hearth.
A heavy iron trapdoor swung open, revealing a secret underground security bunker built by his grandfather.
"Get the boys inside! Now!" Ryan yelled over the deafening noise of shattering wood and gunfire.
Emily shoved Ethan and Noah down the bunker stairs, turning back to pull Ryan inside.
A heavily armed operative in black tactical gear burst through the front door, raising his weapon toward Emily.
Ryan lunged forward without hesitation, tackling the assassin into a glass dining table.
A single gunshot echoed through the room as both men crashed onto the floor.
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"Ryan!" Emily screamed, seeing bright red blood instantly soak through Ryan's white dress shirt.
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