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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

of sympathy hit me. My voice softened as I spoke,

mine, quiet but with a warmth that

I spent with you," he murmured, "those were the most peaceful years I've

reached the car, and Leo reached for

the corner of my

parked further down the road, had its window rolled down, and I

A gun.

I could react, Leo

one swift motion, he grabbed me, pulling me into his arms and forcing us

muffled sound of

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

pain mixing into the breath, but he moved

door

with a loud "bang," and in one smooth motion, he drew his gun

His shots rang out, shattering the windows of

as the

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normal circumstances, Leo would've chased them down, but

He didn't hesitate.

and slid in beside me, his face pale but

his voice

something sharp in the air,

I turned to Leo, my gaze falling on

was torn, and blood was slowly seeping through the

I exclaimed,

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