I killed Matteo.Staring down at his body, I could see the three perfect bullet holes. I had been very diligent on the shooting range, practising and practising until I was a deadly shot; I never missed my target. I was so good I could have been a sniper, but I was not a killer. Tears streamed down my cheeks as the reality of what I had done hit me, and my heart shattered into a million pieces. I felt my legs buckling, and then I was in familiar strong arms, and the last thing I remember before the blackness claimed me was his words whispered into my ear.'I've got you, my little tigress. I will always have your back.'Slowly, I climb back into consciousness, lying still, waiting to see what I can hear.'You do know I taught you how to do this, don't you, little tigress?'A soft voice whispers in my ear, and I can't help the giggle that bubbles up in my chest and escapes.
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