His grin faded. “That"s a shame. I really hoped we could come to a bloodless solution here but I see the barbaric nature of your planet extends even to its kiddies.”
Shai swung around so fast he was no more than a blur on the screen. Before I could process his intentions, a flash of light exploded from the barrel and a charred hole appeared in the center of Jasper"s forehead. Bluish blood wept from the wound and covered his face in a cyan veil. He remained on his knees momentarily, a shocked expression frozen on his face, before he crumpled to the floor in a heap. My jaw hung open and a high pitched scream pierced my ear drums. I thought it was me until my shock faded. It was Lianne.
“Nooooooo!” Her voice trailed off as she crumpled to the floor.
NoooooooLianne struggled against her bon
