Alessandro, disarmed and facing two Shadow Wolves, fought with the desperation of a cornered animal. He knew Clara was counting on him, and the thought of her spurred him on, fueling his every move. He dodged a blow, retaliated with a swift kick to the gut, sending one of the Wolves stumbling backward.But the other Wolf was relentless, his attacks precise and brutal. Alessandro blocked a punch, but the force of it sent a jolt of pain up his arm. He knew he couldn't hold out much longer.Just as he was about to be overwhelmed, Enzo appeared, firing his pistol with deadly accuracy. One of the Wolves crumpled to the ground, clutching his chest. The other, momentarily stunned, hesitated.Alessandro seized the opportunity, launching himself at the remaining Wolf. He tackled him to the ground, pinning him beneath his weight. He rained down blows, his fists connecting with bone and flesh.The Wolf struggled, but Alessandro was relentless, his rage fueled by the loss of Silas and the threat to Clara. He wouldn't let them take him, wouldn't let them hurt her.Just as he was about to deliver the final blow, Enzo grabbed his arm, stopping him. "Enough!" he shouted. "He's down. We need to go."Alessandro hesitated, his body trembling with adrenaline. He wanted to kill the Wolf, to make him pay for everything they had done. But he knew Enzo was right. They had to escape.He reluctantly released the Wolf, standing up and helping Enzo to his feet. "Clara?" he asked, his voice filled with concern. "Where is she?""She's gone," Enzo replied. "I told her to run. It's too dangerous here."Alessandro's heart sank. He wanted to be with her, to protect her. But he knew she was safer on her own, away from the violence."We need to get out of here," Enzo said, his voice urgent. "The others will be coming."They turned and ran, disappearing into the trees, leaving the wounded Wolf behind. They moved quickly, silently, their senses on high alert.As they made their way through the forest, Alessandro couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. He knew the Shadow Wolves were still out there, hunting them."Why are you helping me?" Alessandro asked Enzo, his voice filled with suspicion. "You used to work for my father."Enzo sighed, his face etched with regret. "I made a mistake," he said. "I believed in the wrong people. But I see now that I was wrong. Your father is a monster. And I can't stand by and let him destroy you."Alessandro studied him carefully, searching for any sign of deception. But he saw only sincerity in Enzo's eyes."I don't trust you," Alessandro said, his voice firm. "But I need your help. I need to find Clara."Enzo nodded. "I'll help you," he said. "But we need to be careful. The Shadow Wolves are everywhere. We can't trust anyone."They continued their journey, their path shrouded in uncertainty. Alessandro knew the road ahead would be long and dangerous, but he was determined to find Clara, to protect her from the darkness that threatened to consume them both. He had lost so much already. He wouldn't lose her too. He had to survive. For Clara. For Silas. For himself.
