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Chapter 7

Author: Katee
last update publish date: 2026-07-14 07:41:28

CHAPTER 7

THE FIRST BULLET

Elena's POV

"They found you."

Damien's words had barely left his mouth when another gunshot echoed through the mansion.

Bang!

The windows shook and someone screamed downstairs and then came another shot and then another.

The sound of people running filled the hallway and my heart rang against my chest.

"What... what is happening?" I whispered.

Damien did not answer, he was already moving and he grabbed my wrist and pulled me away from the office door.

"Stay behind me.
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