Dominic was thrown violently against the seat. Pain exploded throughout his already injured body.
For several seconds, ringing filled his ears. Blood trickled down the side of his forehead. Breathing heavily, he forced himself to move.
"Mila…" He turned toward her and froze.
She was unconscious.
Fear gripped his chest instantly. Ignoring the pain tearing through his body, Dominic forced the damaged door open and stumbled out of the wrecked car.
His entire body screamed in agony. But he immediately staggered toward Mila's side. He yanked the damaged door open and reached for her.
Just then, a figure appeared, his face covered by a mask.
Dominic stiffened instantly when the man raised a gun and aimed it directly at him. Then a deafening roar of gunfire ripped through the air.
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When Mila regained consciousness, she was lying on a hospital bed.
The sharp smell of antiseptic filled her nose. White lights glared overhead. For a moment, her mind remained blank.
