CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY - RESCUE AT DAWN

The warehouse loomed before them, a hulking shadow against the night sky. Rebecca's heart raced as she watched Luca and his men prepare for the assault. Guns were checked, communications tested, and final instructions given in hushed tones. "Remember," Luca said, his voice low and intense. "Xavi's safety is our primary concern. We go in fast and quiet. Any resistance is to be met with extreme prejudice." The men nodded, their faces grim and determined. Rebecca felt a surge of gratitude for these men, who were risking their lives for a child many of them had never even met. As the team moved towards the warehouse, Rebecca held her breath, every nerve in her body singing with tension. The minutes stretched like hours as she waited, straining to hear any sound of conflict. Suddenly, the night exploded into chaos. The sharp crack of gunfire split the air, followed by shouts and the sound of breaking glass. Rebecca's hand flew to her mouth, stifling a scream. She wanted desperately to r