Chapter 31: Konstantin

Konstantin closed his eyes and mentally gathered his strength.

All at once, chaos erupted.

Two shots fired in quick succession, throwing the room into disarray. Someone cried out in surprise. The man above Konstantin lurched, but didn't lose his hold.

A hard thud vibrated the boards under Konstantin's cheek and then he heard the distinct sound of a woman's snarl followed by a sick crack of a hard object meeting human flesh.

The weight above Konstantin slumped to the side.

He scrambled up.

"Come on." Haley grabbed him by the shirt, still bent double.

Two were out of commission at the very least. That left three or more out there.

She dragged him through the formal dining room with its stately furniture that hadn't been used more than twice and into the utility room that still smelled slightly musty.

"Are you hurt?" Haley closed the door.

"No."

She shoved a gun into his hands. "How many?"

"Three at least, two down. Entered from the garage."

"Security?"

"No ide