Damn. I'm dying! This might be it.
But just when I thought it was over, a mysterious man showed up, half his face covered, and took the gunman down.
"Are you stupid? Will you just keep standing there, waiting for your death?"
He didn't look at me, just the mess around us.
"Who the hell are you?" I demanded, my voice shaking.
"Someone who's not going to let you die tonight," he said simply.
I don't usually trust strangers, but at that moment, I didn't care.
He was my way out.
After taking down one enemy after another, he walked over, grabbed my arm, and led me out of the safe house. Soon, the cool night air hit my face. Damn. Free at last!
Once we were a safe distance away, he stopped and released my arm.
Curious, I asked, "What's your name?"
But he only shook his head slightly and smiled. "You don't need to know me," he replied, his voice low and calm. "Just remember my voice because this will not be the last time you hear it."
"Why? Why won't you tell me?"
The man took a step back. "Because in our world, knowing too much can be a dangerous thing, Valentina. Just know that I'm watching, and when the time comes, you'll see me again."
After saying that, he disappeared into the night.