Chapter 31

“Pastor Jonathan!” Nadine exclaimed, confused by the fact that her pastor was carrying a pump-action rifle, “What are you doing here?”

At the same time, Lorenzo asked, “Jonathan, who invited you here?”

Jonathan gave both of them a smirk and said, “We heard mutts were afoot, so we decided to come give them a rabies shot.”

“We've got this under control.” Juan said, scowling at Jonathan and his men.

“Wait! Pastor Jonathan, you're with them?” Nadine asked, bewildered.

“But of course, my dear. It's sad that you're one of the devil's creatures. Your parents are my friends, and your death would devastate them. But, it's a sacrifice for the greater good.” Jonathan said, before giving a barely perceptible nod, which was a signal to his men to open fire.

His men did as they were commanded, and silver bullets flew with dazzling velocity, hitting Zander and another of hi