Chapter 6 - The Wolf Awakens
The blast of the tactical shotgun shattered the eerie red glow of the study.
The lead mercenary flew backward into the hallway, his body armor failing to stop the devastating impact.
Adrian’s legs shook violently under his own weight, burning with an agony he aggressively ignored.
He fired twice more, dropping the remaining two mercenaries before they could even pull their triggers.
The sheer adrenaline flooding his veins masked the weakness of his unhealed muscles.
He leaned heavily against the mahogany desk, gasping for air as the smoke cleared around him.
The panic room door slowly hissed open, and Emma stepped out with her pistol raised.
She stared in absolute awe at the paralyzed billionaire standing tall in the center of the carnage.
Adrian told her there was no time to celebrate, as Marcus would undoubtedly send more men.
Emma nodded sharply, her terrified demeanor suddenly shifting into a cold, focused determination.
She bent down and stripped an assault rifle and spare magazines from one of the fallen guards.
She checked the weapon's chamber with the smooth, practiced efficiency of a trained soldier.
Adrian raised an eyebrow, realizing the impoverished maid had secrets of her own.
They gathered Lily and Noah, forming a tight defensive formation as they moved into the hallway.
Their only chance of survival was reaching the subterranean escape tunnel hidden beneath the wine cellar.
They navigated the dark corridors, stepping over debris and moving with silent urgency.
Emma took the lead, clearing corners with her rifle while Adrian provided heavy cover from the rear.
His legs screamed in protest with every single step, threatening to buckle and drop him to the floor.
They reached the grand staircase, just one floor above the safety of the wine cellar.
Suddenly, a massive explosion rocked the foundation of the house, blowing the staircase completely apart.
Thick, blinding smoke filled the air, and pieces of heavy marble rained down upon them.
Adrian threw himself over Emma and the children, shielding them from the deadly shrapnel.
His ears rang loudly, and the world spun in a dizzying haze of dust and fire.
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As the smoke began to clear, a massive hand reached out from the shadows and grabbed Lily by the hair.
Marcus emerged from the debris, holding a knife to the screaming little girl's throat.
