we stepped into Warehouse 3

we stepped into Warehouse 3 instantly search lights from the surrounding platforms blinded us armed men poured out from the shadows countless gun barrels locked onto us in unison Serafina slowly descended the stairs from the platform above Leo and Clara followed behind her Luca my dear brother you actually showed up she smiled her voice dripping with triumph I told you sooner or later all of this would be mine Luca stepped in front of Sophia and me shielding us as he drew his gun our men raised their weapons forming a protective circle around us but we were completely outnumbered Clara stepped out and strutted over to Sophia chin tilted up she taunted Scared yet? get on your knees and kiss my shoes maybe I'll ask my mom to spare your pathetic life Sophia bit her lip and stared back at her stubbornly she didn't say a word Serafina raised one hand her smile vanished Kill them The mercenaries cocked their weapons, ready to fire time slowed Luca threw himself over Sophia and me he closed his eyes ready to die for us Leo pressed his gun to Seraphina's temple Nobody move move in soldiers stormed the warehouse surrounding Serafina's men the entire warehouse fell silent Serafina's expression changed instantly Leo she shouted furiously what are you doing have you lost your mind I'm perfectly sane Leo's gaze was icy as it swept over the room before finally settling on us I told you No one lays a hand on a Castellano I stared at him in shock my heart lurched and for a moment I forgot to breathe Luca froze as well then a spark of hope flared in his eyes Clara screamed in terror crying out for her mom Leo turned his head slightly toward us when he spoke again his voice was softer laced with a quiet apology I'm sorry Dad Mom I kept you waiting too long his words struck like a thunderclap the mercenaries on the platforms exchanged confused, panicked glances