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“Hm-not much” I stammered, my eyes jumping around nervously, I wondered what he would do if I made a swift escape, in his current mood, probably chase me.

His head tilts to the side in silent challenge.

“We didn’t get to the gun part-" I decide to add "But he said to shoot to kill”

Niko nods in agreement, walking around me, he says, “He’s right about that, don’t pull your gun unless you have every intention to use it.” I follow him with my eyes, my feet still rooted to a spot. Whenever he gets like this, anyone with the right sense will find a place to hide.

“And if you do, aim to kill” Now behind me. “What else did your friend teach you”

I winced at the way he gritted the word friend.

My... I really fucked up.

I didn't plan any of it, the thought of learning how to shoot came to me this morning and the more I thought of it, the more it seemed like a smart idea. The mansion is guarded like Fort Knox, but like I told Miguel, one day I might be the only thing standing between my