President's Daughter's Bodyguard-Chapter 103: The Sky That Burned

Chapter 103: The Sky That Burned

Frank reached out as if he could pull Theo back, as if one touch could soften the anger flowing through him.

His hand landed on Theo’s arm.

Theo reacted instantly.

He shoved Frank away so hard that Frank stumbled back three full steps, hitting the wall with his shoulder.

Theo turned in the same move, shielding Danielle with his entire body. His arm curled around her waist, and his stance changed, sharp and ready like a sword drawn from a sheath.

"Do not touch me," Theo warned.

Frank steadied himself, raising both hands, and opened his palms. "I am not trying to fight you. But you need to listen. Whatever you think is happening, running blindly will make it worse."

Theo stepped forward, forcing Frank back with nothing but presence.

Danielle felt it too. Her fingers found the fabric of Theo’s sleeve without realising it, gripping him gently, grounding him.

Theo placed his hand over hers for half a second, he was really sending that silent message.

’Stay close. I have you.’

"I am done listening...I am done playing by the president’s rules. I am done trusting a man who sends us into danger without explanation."

Frank swallowed. "He would never put Danielle in danger."

Theo’s eyes turned harsh. "He already did."

The air became unbearably tense, like the villa walls were leaning inward.

Before Frank could answer, the deep, heavy roar of helicopter blades thumped the air from outside.

Danielle’s breath gagged. "It is here."

Theo took her hand firmly. "Good. We leave now."

Frank followed them down the hall even though Theo clearly did not want him there.

When they stepped outside, wind from the descending helicopter blasted across the courtyard, sending palm leaves whipping in sharp arcs.

The helicopter glowed under the late sun, black and sleek, the emblem on its side belonging to Theo’s private security network.

Aiden had sent the best...he liked working with Aidan after he announced himself as someone who was actually alive again.

The pilot saw Theo and gave a thumbs up.

Theo exhaled. "Get in first," he told Danielle.

She nodded and climbed the metal step, gripping the side rail as the wind tossed her hair wildly. Theo lifted her by the waist and helped her inside.

Frank stood at the foot of the helicopter, shouting over the noise.

"Theo, stop! The president needs to talk to you before you leave. You can’t take her without permission!"

Theo leaned down..."Watch me."

Frank’s jaw tensed. "You are throwing everything away."

"Everything?" Theo laughed once, bitter. "I have nothing left except her."

He turned to climb inside.

And that was the moment the world splintered.

A sharp whistling cut the air, but not loud or dramatic.

It was a quick, clean and precise shot.

Theo froze just long enough to recognise the sound.

"Sniper!!!"

The bullet hit the helicopter’s back engine with terrifying accuracy.

A sudden explosion of sparks burst out, lighting the metal in a bright angry glow.

The helicopter lurched sideways.

The pilot screamed something no one could hear under the noise.

Danielle’s hand shot out, grabbing Theo’s wrist.

Theo grabbed her back and yanked her out just as the helicopter tilted too far.

"Get down!" he shouted.

The second bullet came faster.

It ripped through the top rotor. Metal shattered like glass.

The helicopter spun violently, its tail hit the courtyard ground. The entire machine screamed as if it was being torn apart.

Danielle fell to her knees. The hot shockwave of metal shards hit her face and arms.

Theo dropped over her, covering her with his entire body, pushing her head down into his chest.

Another explosion erupted as the fuel line caught fire. Flames shot high into the air, turning the sky orange.

Frank ran for cover behind a stone pillar.

Theo held Danielle so tight she could barely breathe.

The helicopter’s body collapsed onto its side with a final deafening crash. Smoke roared upward, thick and black.

Danielle coughed. "Theo... the pilot..."

Theo forced himself to look, but there was no moving figure inside or any silhouette escaping.

He exhaled slowly. "Gone."

Frank peeked from behind the pillar. "Theo! We need to get inside! Whoever fired that shot is still out there!"

Theo lifted Danielle and guided her toward the villa door. His rage behind it was unmistakable.

Danielle clung to him. "They knew we were leaving. They knew exactly when."

Theo’s jaw clenched. "Yes. Which means someone told them."

Frank’s voice shook. "No one on this island knew except us."

Theo looked at him with a new coldness. "That does not make me feel better."

As they reached the doorway, another shot rang out.

Theo pulled Danielle against the wall just in time.

A bullet struck the stone pillar beside Frank, shattering it. Dust exploded across the courtyard.

Frank dropped to the ground, hands over his head. "There is more than one shooter!"

Theo looked at the treeline beyond the gates. Shadows moved really fast.

"No," he corrected. "Just one... Very good...And very patient."

Danielle’s voice trembled. "How do you know?"

Theo held her face gently. "Because he is not aiming to kill us yet. He is aiming to corner us."

Frank shouted, "But why? Why corner us on purpose?"

Theo looked toward the burning helicopter.

"Because they want us alive, which means they want something from us."

Theo brushed soot off Danielle’s cheek. "We can’t stay," he hushed.

Danielle nodded. She knew he was right, but she wasn’t sure what was the situation between Theo and Frank.

However, Frank stumbled closer and he was breathing hard. "Theo... if you leave on foot, they will track you. If you stay, they will attack again." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Theo’s eyes sharpened. "Then we make them regret choosing the wrong night."

Frank stared at him. "Theo, you are acting like you want a war."

Theo gave him a slow, dangerous smile. "That depends on who sent the bullet."

Frank opened his mouth to argue again, but Theo cut him off.

"And before you say anything else," Theo added, "I will tell you this once."

He ran his thumb along Danielle’s jaw, possessively.

"I am not leaving her side. I do not care who tries to fire me, threaten me, or chase me. I do not care what the president wants."

"I know that you crazy bastard!"

"Good!"

"Gaah!"

"Nooo!!!!!!"