Go on, I’ll cover for you.


    ”


    Lucinda wouldn’t hear of it, insisting, “I’m not leaving you.


    ”


    She broke free from Nathan, slipped off her high heels, and charged barefoot into the fray, snatching a stick from one of them to use as a weapon.


    Left with no other option, Nathan jumped back into the tangle, periodically keeping an eye on Lucinda, ready to assist if she needed it.


    The fierce scuffle on the street dragged on for five minutes.


    Their attackers were knocked down, groaning and screaming in defeat.


    Lucinda and Nathan were so formidable that the attackers’ numerical superiority began to dwindle rapidly.


    In minutes, the tide had turned in their favor.


    However, something unexpected urred.


    Bang!


    A gunshot rang out, striking Lucinda’s arm amidst the chaos.


    She stifled a cry as blood spurted from the wound.


    Lucinda clutched her arm in pain.


    The gunshot stung intensely, sending waves of difort throughout her body.


    Due to her injury, Lucinda’s reactions became quiet, and she was struck hard at the back of her head.


    “Lucinda!” Nathan called out in shock.


    Lucinda let out a scream, stumbled forward, and copsed onto Nathan.


    She leaned on his back for support, struggling to remain upright.


    ‘s BunnyBookery


    Nathan spun around, cradling Lucinda protectively.


    His voice wasced with fury as he spat at the attackers, “You dare harm my Lucinda? I’ll make you pay.


    ”


    Nathan resembled a furious lion with a savage hunger gleam in his eyes.


    Lucinda’s world was spinning, darkness encroaching on her sight.


    All she could do was lean into Nathan, drawing strength from him.


    To guard against any more surprises, Nathan wrapped his arms tightly around Lucinda, safeguarding her with his own body.


    He had to protect Lucinda, fend off numerous attackers, and watch out for hidden shooters-a task that felt almost impossible.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    The tides of the battle shifted once again when Lucinda got hurt.


    Then, the piercing wail of police sirens filled the air.


    Once Ellsworth got the call, he waited anxiously for Nathan’s location message, but it didn’t arrive.


    Feeling a sense of unease, Ellsworth promptly alerted Aldoria’s security team and dispatched the police without dy.


    Surrounded by police with guns drawn, the gang of masked stick-wielders had no option but to give in.