Page 52 of Break Me

He kept his footsteps long and quick and, in my heels, I had a difficult time keeping up with him. While we’d gone into the resort through a door only accessible by a qualified handprint, we’d gone out the front, which meant the walk was much longer.

I constantly looked over my shoulder much like he was doing. When we were maybe twenty feet away, a strange squeal pulled both of our attention. He grabbed his weapon, ripping it from his jacket and staring at the entrance.

Headlights.

Two sets of them.

And the vehicles were coming fast.

“Get down!” Just as he pushed me away, gunshots rang out. He didn’t give me a chance to object, pushing me down beside a vehicle. He also stood in front of me, yet I could see just enough around his legs to know what was happening.

Pop! Pop! Pop!

Another round of gunfire echoed in the night.

The two vehicles swung around the curve leading into the parking lot, both slowing. Alexsey didn’t back down, firing off several rounds of his own.

An engine revved and suddenly, he grabbed my arm, pulling me with him.

“Stay down!” His command was low, the sound vibrating in my chest. He raced us around to the back of another vehicle as the two dark sedans slowed between vehicles, firing off several shots.

Suddenly, he threw himself down on me as bullets continued to fly, one after another. Gasping, I clung to him with one hand. The man was covering me with every inch of his body.

Protecting me.

The horrible sounds continued, and he crowded me closer. I could feel his thudding heart matching the rapid beat of mine.

“Goddamn it,” he hissed.

When he finally lifted his head, the sound of tires squealing and engines revving meant the assailants were trying to flee. He jumped up, standing with his legs wide apart and the gun in both hands.

And he continued firing off rounds, one right after another.

Until finally, I heard a horrific crash.

CHAPTER 13

Alexsey

One of the fuckers had gotten away.

Goddamn it.

I knew I’d hit the driver, but he’d managed to flee the scene.

The other driver had lost control, smashing into one of the stone pillars of the gate. I’d make certain they never took another breath.

Halle’s labored breathing drew my attention.

“Are you alright?” Exhaling, I eased off the beautiful woman, peering down at her. Halle was trembling in my hold, her mouth twisted as fear continued to lace her eyes.

She gripped my shirt, pulling me down with enough force our lips were barely centimeters apart. “What is going on?”

“Mmm… I’m not certain, but I’m about to find out.” I cupped the side of her face, using my index finger to brush hair from her eye.She was so beautiful and even in that moment, my attraction to her was off the charts. I remained where I was, cognizant she’d dragged the tip of her tongue across her bottom lip.

The move was far too provocative, but as much as I craved remaining where I was with her body cradled next to mine, determining what the fuck I was dealing with was more of a necessity. As soon as I tried to pull away, her grip became firmer.

“Don’t go.”