Kimberly sat quietly on the bed, staring at the wooden floor as thoughts raced through her mind.
The room inside the temple was dimly lit, but it felt safe—at least for now.
Across from her, Elena leaned against the wall, arms crossed, studying Kimberly's expression.
A moment of silence passed between them before Kimberly finally spoke.
"Thank goodness," she muttered, exhaling deeply.
"I was so scared that day… When I heard the gunshot, my heart nearly stopped. I thought something bad had happened."
Elena chuckled, shaking her head. "It was just a warning shot, Kimberly. To scare anyone and us," she explained with confidence.
"Trust me, I won't go down that easily."
Kimberly let out a small laugh, her tension easing slightly. "I should've known," she said with a faint smile.
Elena smirked. "Exactly."
A brief silence followed before Elena's expression turned more serious.
