Chapter 65

Samantha carefully held her hand in front of Zain's nose to check for any signs of life. His faint breath told her he was still alive. "He's still alive." "Find a way to save him. Stop the bleeding," Leonardo instructed, his voice as steady as ever. The stark contrast between his composure and Samantha's panicked state made it feel like he was a lighthouse in the middle of a storm, guiding her through the chaos. Her voice trembled, but there was a surprising edge to it, a quiet defiance. "I don't want to." "Why's that?" "He deserves to die!" Just thinking about what he had tried to do to her made her stomach turn. He was a habitual offender—she was sure of it. A scumbag like him had probably ruined the lives of countless other women. The thought of saving him disgusted her to her core. Someone like that didn't deserve to keep breathing. Leonardo's voice remained cold and logical. "It's not about what he deserves. If he dies, you could be charged with murder. Are you prepared for