The sound tore through the night like a crack of thunder. My hands were still trembling when I lowered the gun, my breath jagged, my heart slamming against my ribs. The sharp smell of gunpowder burned my nose.Raymond staggered, his body jerking slightly as a reaction to the sound. Blood spread across his shirt, dark and unforgiving. For a split second, his stormy grey eyes locked onto mine, and I saw a glimpse of emotion... was it pride? His legs gave out.No. No, no, no.I barely caught him in time, his weight slamming into me. I stumbled back, knees buckling under his mass, but I held on, arms locked around his torso. He was warm, too warm. His body was slick with sweat, his breathing ragged against my ear."You... " His voice was hoarse, but I didn't let him finish."Shut up," I whispered harshly, adjusting my grip on him.Then I heard it.Shouting.Peter's men must have heard the shot.Panic knifed through me. My pulse spiked, pounding in my ears. I looked over my shoulder, catc
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