Maxwell's POV:
Tears streamed down Sam's face as she whispered "help". I was stuck between saving my lover and saving a woman that has been nothing but good to us and had become family, though they were both innocent.
If I had decided to collect the gun from Laura to shoot rightly, Sam would not have escaped his blade. I couldn't give Laura the pain of losing someone else because of her.
At the same time, I can't watch Laura eat the food. I'd rather eat it in her stead and die but she and Alex would never allow it. Somehow, I knew I had to figure out a way before it became too late.
Alex commanded Laura to drop the gun and kick it aside. She obeyed for the sake of Sam. "Now walk to the dining table, all of you in front." He said as he moved behind, still holding the knife at Sam's ne
