The bullet pierced through, striking Dominic's left shoulder and causing him to wince in pain. At that very moment, his men opened fire on Simon.
Fearing Valeria would be hurt, Simon wrapped his arms around her, shielding her with his own body as the bullet pierced his back.
Valeria fell silent. She had never witnessed a scene like this before.
Out of the hundreds of deaths she had seen in her life as a mafia member and growing up with that status, she had never seen anyone use their body as a shield for her.
"Stop!" Dominic ordered.
The gunfire ceased. Simon's breathing was rough and labored. His body ached intensely as he was riddled with bullets.
With a pale face and blood trickling from his mouth, Simon looked into Valeria's eyes. Their gazes met once more.
"Are you okay, Valeria?"
