The rain hammered violently against the parking lot. Car alarms screamed from every direction. Jayda crouched behind the black SUV while her hands covered her ears instinctively. Her whole body trembled so hard she could barely breathe. Another gunshot exploded nearby. Bang! Concrete shattered beside the tires. “Oh my God…” Jayda whispered shakily. Damek immediately pulled her closer behind the vehicle. “Stay down.” His voice sounded sharp. Urgent. Nothing like the teasing tone he usually used around her. Jayda looked at him. Rain soaked his hair completely. Water dripped down his jaw while his eyes scanned the parking area carefully. Focused. Dangerously focused. Bang! Another shot. Gon cursed loudly from behind another vehicle nearby. “I can’t see the shooter!” Jayda’s hear

