His: A Dark Mafia Billionaire Romance by Fields Sara

Author:Fields, Sara
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2024-10-19T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 18

Massimo

They weren’t messing with any shipments back here.

I tightened my grip on Sofia’s arm, leading her forward all while watching to see what the men were doing by the loading docks. Her breath was quick and shallow, and I could feel the pulse in her wrist racing under my fingers. My own heartbeat thudded loudly in my chest as I watched the group of men. I squinted, my eyes trying to adjust to the faint light, and then I saw it—one of the men crouched down near a column, his hands busy with something small and metallic.

A detonator.

Shit.

I felt a surge of adrenaline shoot through me. They were planting explosives. This wasn’t just a power play; it was a goddamn declaration of war.

“Stay behind me,” I whispered to Sofia, pressing her back against the wall. Her eyes were wide, but she nodded. I edged forward, careful to keep in the shadows. The men were too absorbed in their task to notice us—for now.

I could make out the shapes more clearly now. There were three of them, all dressed in black, their faces obscured by hoods. One was attaching explosives to the base of a structural column, another was handling wires, and the third kept lookout.

The lookout’s gaze swept in our direction, and I pulled Sofia back just in time, flattening us against the wall.

“We have to get everyone out,” Sofia whispered, her voice barely audible.

“I know,” I said through gritted teeth.

Sofia looked around, her eyes searching for something, and then her eyes narrowed as she found something. “There,” she whispered, pointing to a red lever mounted on the wall a few feet away. “If we pull that, it will set off the alarm.”

I nodded, impressed by her quick thinking. “Good idea. I’ll cover you. Be quick and stay low.”

She nodded, determination flaring in her eyes. She took a deep breath, then darted toward the alarm, moving swiftly and silently. I kept my eyes on the men, ready to move if they so much as turned in our direction.

I would have killed every single one of them if they even looked at her.

The seconds felt like hours, each one stretched out by the tension that seemed to thicken the air around us. Finally, I saw her hand reach for the lever. I braced myself, holding my breath.

She pulled it.

A blaring siren shattered the silence, piercing through the darkness. The men jumped, their heads snapping around in confusion. I saw them hesitate, their hands still on the detonators, but I didn’t.

“Move!” I shouted to Sofia, grabbing her arm as she sprinted back toward me. Together, we ran, my hand gripping hers tightly as we raced down the hallway, the alarm echoing around us, warning everyone inside of the impending dangers.

We had to get everyone out before the explosives went off. I would not let anyone die tonight—not while I still had breath in my body.

As we neared the ballroom doors, I could hear the sound of frantic voices as people began to move.

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