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

voice softened as I spoke, "You've had it

matched mine, quiet but with a warmth that

he murmured, "those were the most peaceful years

and Leo reached

corner of my eye, something

parked further down the road, had its window rolled down, and I saw it-a

A gun.

react, Leo sensed it

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

mine as a sharp, muffled sound of gunfire ripped

The silenced shot missed us by inches, the sound still loud

mixing into the breath, but he moved

yanked the car door open and shoved me

one smooth motion, he drew his

out, shattering the

the tires screeching as the car swerved away, leaving behind a trail of exhaust and

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circumstances, Leo would've chased them down,

He didn't hesitate.

door and slid in beside me,

he barked at the driver, his voice sharp

something sharp in the air, and

turned to Leo, my

and blood was

been shot!" I exclaimed, panic