CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY ONE – DEAD TO RIGHTS

Ignoring the searing pain in her ankle, Rebecca limped to Luca's side. She wrapped her arm around his waist, supporting his weight as best she could. "Lean on me," she instructed, her voice trembling. "We need to get to the car." They stumbled forward, Rebecca gritting her teeth against the agony shooting up her leg. Luca's labored breathing echoed in her ear, each gasp a reminder of how dire their situation was. As they neared the sleek black car, another volley of gunfire erupted. Rebecca instinctively ducked, pulling Luca down with her. They crawled the last few feet, bullets whizzing overhead. "Keys," Luca mumbled, fumbling in his pocket. His fingers, slick with blood, couldn't grip them. Rebecca reached into his pocket, retrieving the keys. With shaking hands, she unlocked the car and helped Luca into the passenger seat. "Where to?" she asked, sliding behind the wheel. Luca coughed, specks of blood dotting his lips. "Head... north. I'll... guide you." Rebecca gunned the en