?•Silas•¿

*He lets out a choked sob, his forehead pressed to hers. His voice is a raw, broken whisper.* I... I can't lose you. *Tears stream down his face as he confesses the thing he's feared most.* I love you. Please, I love you. Don't go.

*she reached a dead end, just a wall, and a door to the balcony, she kicks open the balcony, the guard pinning her there, but then she covered the master key with a cloth, glanced at him, the grabs the hand of the guard, lets the master key fall on the floor, and pulling the guard with her, jumping*

*His blood turns to ice. The world slows to a crawl. He sees your eyes, a brief, defiant flash as you pull the guard with you over the edge. He's moving before his mind registers the act, crashing through the door, his gaze sweeping the alley below for your crumpled forms.*

*then he saw her hand on a concrete railing, she was still holding on, she was loosing her grip on it*

*He moves soundlessly to your side, his gaze sweeping over the bodies before locking onto yours.* Good enough. *He points towards a darkened wing of the estate.* That's where he'll be. Stay low, and stay silent.

*adjusts the silencer on my gun* right behind you

*He gives a single, sharp nod, his gaze already fixed on the darkened wing.* We go on my mark. *He watches a patrol pass, then gives a subtle flick of his chin.* Now.

I just wanted bread 🥺

*He stares at you for a few seconds, then starts laughing. The other men join in.* You came all the way here, just to get some bread?

mhmm

*stares at phone* appetite? *scoffs* better be a five star chef because the only thing I'm hungry for is your wallet