Mafia's Heartbeat: A Dangerous Love

Chapter -31

Once they returned to the penthouse, the atmosphere was thick with urgency. Felix and Hyunjin rushed in, breathless and wide-eyed.

"Everyone, we need to talk!" Felix shouted, his voice slicing through the rising tension in the room.

All eyes turned to them, expressions shifting from concern to attention. "What happened?" Minho asked, stepping forward.

"They're planning something tonight," Hyunjin said, his heart racing. "We overheard them talking about sending a message to the Lees."

"ATEEZ?" Jisung asked, eyes narrowing.

"Yeah," Felix confirmed, his voice steady despite the chaos swirling around them. "We need to prepare for an attack. They won't hold back after what happened last time."

The room erupted into a flurry of discussion as everyone began strategizing their next moves. Hyunjin felt a rush of adrenaline at the thought of standing together with his family, ready to protect one another.

Suddenly, Sunoo burst through the door, his face pale and eyes wide. "They're coming!" he shouted, panic lacing his voice. "I saw their cars outside!"

"Everyone, get ready!" Felix commanded, his voice cutting through the rising tension.

Hyunjin felt a rush of fear but also determination. He knew they could face whatever came next—together.

As the others scrambled to prepare, Hyunjin caught Felix's eye. They shared a silent promise: no matter what happened, they would stand side by side, ready to fight for each other and for their future.

The night air was thick with tension as the Lees gathered their defenses. Armed and ready, they positioned themselves strategically around the penthouse, waiting for the inevitable confrontation. Hyunjin stood beside Felix, both of them aware that the stakes had never been higher.

Suddenly, the sound of shattering glass echoed through the building as ATEEZ crashed into the penthouse. The atmosphere erupted into chaos. Hyunjin felt a rush of adrenaline as he gripped the weapon tightly in his hand, ready to defend his family.

"Take cover!" Minho shouted, firing a shot toward the advancing ATEEZ members.

Felix was at Hyunjin's side, eyes sharp and focused. "We need to protect our territory!" he yelled over the sounds of gunfire and chaos.

As the fight intensified, Hyunjin found himself face-to-face with one of ATEEZ's members, Yunho. They exchanged blows, and he felt the adrenaline surging through him, pushing him forward. He had to protect Felix and his family—he couldn't let anyone get hurt.

Across the room, Felix was holding his ground against another opponent, moving with grace and precision. Hyunjin's heart swelled with admiration as he watched Felix fight, the determination in his eyes igniting a fire within him.

But just as Hyunjin thought they were gaining the upper hand, he felt a sharp pain in his side. He gasped, stumbling back as he clutched the wound.

"Hyunjin!" Felix's voice pierced through the chaos, and he turned, eyes wide with panic.

"I'm fine," Hyunjin managed, gritting his teeth against the pain. "Just keep fighting!"

But as he spoke, the world around him began to spin. He stumbled again, feeling the weight of the fight crashing down on him.

"Hyunjin!" Felix shouted again, rushing toward him, desperation etched across his face.

The last thing Hyunjin saw before darkness enveloped him was Felix's frantic expression, the worry consuming him.

Hyunjin felt as if he were submerged in a thick fog, a heavy weight pressing down on him, pulling him further into darkness. The sounds of chaos faded into the background, replaced by a dull ringing in his ears. He tried to open his eyes, but the effort was overwhelming.

"Hyunjin! Stay with me!"

Felix's voice cut through the haze like a lifeline, igniting a flicker of consciousness within him. Hyunjin fought to regain control, focusing on that voice, that familiar warmth that brought him comfort.

"Hyunjin, please! Just hold on!"

With every ounce of strength he could muster, Hyunjin forced his eyes open. The world around him slowly came into focus, the dim light of the penthouse illuminating Felix's worried face. His heart ached at the sight of Felix, who knelt beside him, hands trembling as they hovered over Hyunjin's injury.

"I'm... I'm okay," Hyunjin croaked, but the lie felt heavy on his tongue.

Felix shook his head, tears glimmering in his eyes. "You're not okay! You're bleeding! I need you to stay with me. We're going to get you out of here."

Hyunjin's gaze darted around the room, taking in the chaos—the sounds of gunfire, the shouts of their friends, the chaos of the fight still raging around them. It was all so overwhelming.

"Felix," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "You have to..."

"Don't! Just focus on me!" Felix interrupted, his tone sharp yet desperate. "I need you to hold on. Help is coming."

Hyunjin felt the warmth of Felix's hands on his, anchoring him to the moment. The pain in his side throbbed, but he concentrated on the feeling of Felix's touch, the way it made him feel alive.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps approached, and a familiar figure rushed into view. It was Minho, his face grim but determined. He knelt next to Felix, assessing the situation with keen eyes.

"Hyunjin!" Minho's voice cut through the chaos, and he quickly examined the wound. "We need to stop the bleeding. Felix, help me!"

Hyunjin grunted as they worked, the pain intensifying as they applied pressure to the wound. He winced, but the sight of Felix's terrified expression spurred him on.

"I'm here," Felix whispered, brushing Hyunjin's hair back from his forehead. "Just breathe. We'll get through this."

As Minho continued to apply pressure, Jisung joined them, his face pale but resolute. "We have to get him to safety. We can't stay here."

"Where's everyone else?" Hyunjin managed to ask, fighting through the haze of pain and fatigue.

"They're holding their ground, but we need to move fast," Jisung replied, glancing back at the doorway, where sounds of struggle still echoed. "The situation is getting worse."

"Okay," Felix said, determination flashing in his eyes. "We're getting out of here. Together."

With the help of Minho and Jisung, Felix carefully helped lift Hyunjin to his feet. The world swayed around him, but Felix's presence grounded him, keeping him focused.

"Let's move!" Minho ordered, and they began to navigate through the chaos, pushing through the crowd of bodies as they made their way toward the back exit. Hyunjin leaned heavily on Felix, feeling the warmth of his body against him, the strength in his hold.

Just as they reached the door, a loud crash echoed from behind them, and Hyunjin felt Felix tense beside him.

"Go! I'll hold them off!" Minho shouted, turning back to face the incoming threat.

"Minho, no!" Felix protested, his grip tightening on Hyunjin.

"Just go! I'll catch up!" Minho insisted, determination in his eyes.

"Jisung, we can't leave him!" Felix exclaimed, and Hyunjin nodded his head weakly.

"We have to go," Jisung said, his voice filled with panic. "He'll be fine. We need to get you both out of here."

Felix hesitated, the conflict visible on his face, but finally nodded. "Okay. Let's go."

With Jisung's help, they pushed through the door and into the cool night air. The sounds of chaos began to fade behind them, replaced by the distant sirens of approaching help.