Chapter 187

Amara's POV

The gunshots rang out again and I felt myself slipping into unconsciousness. The pain gnawed at my back and there was nothing I could do to make it stop.

"Stay with me," Luciano said jerking me slowly.

"Luciano," I drawled and another body dropped dead beside me while he shielded me with his body.

Finally, darkness washed over me clogging my ability to hear anything.

My eyes jerked open as the car swerved quickly to avoid another car that almost bumped into it. Luciano cast a glance at me like he knew that I was awake.

Everything felt surreal, including having Luciano near me. He kissed my forehead and my eyelids became heavy as I let sleep claim me.

I didn't know how long I passed out, but I knew that I was unconscious for a while.

"How do you feel?" He asked, massaging my scalp which soothed the headache that threatened to rip my head apart.

"I.. can't.. say," I stuttered and locked my gaze on him.

"Be strong for me, Amara. I've already lost you before and losi