After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

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Chapter 148

It was unmistakable. I wasn't dreaming.

In a matter of seconds, Leo reached me, moving as quickly as he could.

His hands gripped my shoulders firmly, eyes scanning me from head to toe.

I could feel the intensity of his gaze as he even inspected my fingers, checking for any signs of injury.

Finally, he bent down to roll up my pant leg, his hands gently examining the skin around my knee.

fore he could go any further, I pressed his hand, stopping him.

"I'm fine," I assured him, trying to sound lighthearted. "I faked the fall, just to grab the robber's gun."

The tension on Leo's face slowly faded, replaced by a quiet relief.

He shot a quick glance at the robber still twitching on the ground, then turned back to me.

"The police are on their way," he said, his voice much calmer now. "Let's wait in the car until they arrive."

I nodded, feeling the weight of the situation finally begin to lift. "Sounds good."

Leo holstered his gun and grabbed my hand, leading me toward the car.

As we walked, curiosity got the better of me, and I couldn't help but ask, "You must've practiced a lot to shoot so accurately back there, right?"

Without missing a beat, Leo replied, "Have you forgotten? I've been trained by Alpha since I was a child. Kidnappings, car crashes, they've been a constant part of my life. Without some self-defense skills, I wouldn't be standing here today." A sudden

me. My voice softened as I spoke, "You've had it hard,

matched mine, quiet but with a warmth that pierced through the

murmured, "those were the most peaceful years

the car, and Leo reached for the

of the corner of my eye,

the road, had its window

A gun.

could react,

grabbed me, pulling me into his arms and forcing us both into

sharp, muffled sound of gunfire ripped

missed us by inches, the sound still loud enough to rattle

Leo inhale sharply, pain mixing

the car door open and

in one smooth motion, he drew his gun and

Bang! Bang!" His shots rang out, shattering the windows of the black

as the car swerved away, leaving behind a trail of exhaust and broken glass.

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Leo would've chased them down, but

He didn't hesitate.

car door and slid in

barked at the driver, his voice sharp with urgency. "Take us to the

caught a whiff of something sharp in the air,

I turned to Leo, my

and blood was slowly

been shot!" I exclaimed,