Chapter 94: Bitter Truth
And without warning, she pulled the trigger. The gunshot echoed through the church like a thunderclap, the bullet whistling through the air with lethal intent.
As the bullet missed its mark, the massive bulb hanging from the ceiling shattered in a rain of glass and sparks, its destruction lighting up the church in a flash of brilliance.
Instinctively, the group dove for cover, their bodies hitting the cold, hard floor as shards of glass rained down around them like razor-sharp confetti.
Enzo, his protective instincts kicking into high gear, guided Kiara to a safe haven far from the debris, his hand gripping hers tightly. Zoey, following close behind, found shelter a few paces away, her body trembling with fear.
"Are you okay?" Enzo asked, his eyes searching Kiara's face for any sign of injury.
Kiara, still shaking, managed a nod, her eyes flickering towards the empty space where Aubrey had stood moments before.
