Chapter 30
Till Death Do Us Part
Theme: Ultimate Sacrifice
It seemed as though the entire world was holding its breath because the night was so still and quiet. Adrian sat next to Sophie on the couch and hardly noticed the gentle rustle of leaves outside the window. They were both grounded in a moment of calm that they hardly ever experienced anymore as his hand lay on hers, fingers clasped together.
Next,
BANG!
The air was split by the crisp c***k of a gunshot.
Adrian followed his gut. In a flash, he sprang at Sophie, pushing her to the ground as the bullet flew by. He gritted his teeth as the burn of ripped skin sent a burning pain through his shoulder. But the pain could not be handled.
Sophie jumped to her knees in shock. "Adrian!"
His black eyes swept the room as he pus
