***Mateo***
The sound of a bomb going off In the distance sends my heart into a panic. I instinctively pull Sofia to my chest, shielding her from any potential danger or debris from the explosion. I grow still, my ears trying to listen for any sounds of our attackers but it’s difficult to make out anything over the commotion of people running and screaming.
I mind-link the guards to secure the perimeter of the hacienda and to make sure no one leaves the scene of the crime. As far as we knew, there were more bombs and everyone present was either in danger or a suspect.
I take a step towards the driveway but feel Sofia interlock our fingers and march alongside me.
“What are you-“
“We’re in this together, Teo,” she says, determination in her eyes when she looks up at me. “So
