Chapter 94

ALESSANDRO

I fought with every ounce of strength I had, taking down man after man. The sound of punches cracking against flesh and the grunts of pain filled the air, a cacophony of chaos that seemed to reverberate through every cell of my body. I battled to save Ria, my mind focused solely on protecting her, on keeping her safe from the clutches of these ruthless men.

The world around me seemed to slow down, every moment stretching out into an eternity as I clashed with my enemies. I could feel the sweat dripping down my face, the sting of my own injuries, and the desperation rising up within me. But I refused to give up, refused to yield, as I fought with every fiber of my being to rescue the woman I loved.

Despite my valiant efforts, despite the determination and ferocity that drove me, I was no match for the sheer numbers arrayed against me. And in a moment that seemed to freeze time itself, Ria was grabbed from behin