The formidable Aiden Romanov

Chapter 62

The gunshots echoed through the night, drawing the attention of the cops. Bryden used the distraction to his advantage, slipping out the back of the warehouse and running into the darkness. His heart pounded as he sprinted, every nerve in his body screaming at him to move faster.

But the cops were quick. They spotted the movement and began to chase him, their shouts filling the air. Bryden’s breath came in ragged gasps as he pushed himself harder, the adrenaline pumping through his veins.

“Stop! Police!” a voice called out behind him.

Bryden didn’t stop. He couldn’t. He fired a shot over his shoulder, not aiming at anything in particular, just trying to slow them down. A bullet whizzed past him, narrowly missing his head. The cops were returning fire.

A sharp pain seared through his arm, and he stumbled, clutching the wound. Blood oozed between his fingers, but he forced himself to keep moving. He threw the gun away, knowing it was now useless and would only slow him down.

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