Chapter 15 - The Secret Vault History Comes Back To Haunt
With the immediate threat neutralized, the heavy steel vault doors remained open to the stormy Chicago night.
Marcus dragged Viktor out toward the penthouse elevator to hand him over to the tactical units waiting in the lobby.
The Boss turned back toward the leather couch, dropping to his knees once again beside Elena and sleeping baby Leo.
“You risked your life, your cover, and your career to protect my son from my own flesh and blood,” the Boss said quietly.
“I couldn't let them hurt an innocent child... I know what it’s like to grow up in this syndicate,” Elena whispered softly.
The Boss gently brushed a strand of dark hair away from her bruised forehead, his touch uncharacteristically tender.
“You took down an entire empire and a ghost from the dead... Elena, you are extraordinary,” he murmured sincerely.
Elena managed a weak, exhausted smile, leaning her head back against the cushion as the adrenaline finally wore off.
“Just... make sure Leo gets his milk on time,” she murmured, her eyes finally fluttering shut from sheer exhaustion.
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The Boss wrapped a heavy wool blanket around her shoulders, picking up his sleeping son gently in his tattooed arms.
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