The next moments were chaos. Damian's security team stormed in, weapons raised, and a violent firefight erupted.
Elena ducked behind a pillar as bullets shattered glass and tore through furniture. She could see Damian taking down Viktor's men one by one, but there were too many.
"Damian!" she screamed as one of Viktor's men aimed at his back.
She grabbed a fallen gun and fired, the recoil jolting her arm. The man crumpled, and Damian spun around to see her standing there, shaking.
"You saved me," he breathed, rushing to her side.
"You're not the only one who can fight," she said, forcing a weak smile.
The gunfire slowed, and Damian finally cornered Viktor. "It's over," he growled, pressing his weapon to Viktor's chest.
Viktor sneered. "Do it. Prove you're as ruthless as me."
Damian hesitated, rage and restraint warring in his eyes.