Chapter 165

• Lucia's POV
• Harrow arrived at the hacienda just as the bomb dust settled, his boots crunching over debris while feds swarmed the grounds with flashlights cutting the rain. “Elena… you’re under arrest too. Accessory to it all.” His voice cut cold, cuffs clicked open in his hand ready. I screamed “No!” raw from my throat as agents grabbed her arms gentle but firm, pulling her from our group hug. Feds separated the family quick, hands pushing us back while Elena stayed calm eyes locked mine. Mateo reached chubby arms confused cry start, Sofia clung my leg tears hot. Ryan shoulder bandaged rough stood partial front me protective. Chaos spun world again.
• Arrest shock hit hard Elena cuffed calm wrists behind back: “Fight legal now mija… courts not guns.” Tears farewell streak her cheeks but smile small brave. “Love you girls.” Voice crack partial. Lucia guilt slammed me heavy chest tight: “My fault… ledger upload dragged you in.” Sobs choke whisper. She shook head agent lead her van. “No baby… my choices long ago.” Internal thought swirl.. maybe.. protect us failed but here now.