~~~Hailey~~~
I slowly opened my eyes, wincing as the moonlight pierced through the darkness. My mind struggled to piece together the chaotic events that had just unfolded. One minute, I was clutching a gun I'd never fired before; the next, Sandra lay motionless on the floor, her blood pooling around her. Aiden's dad stood frozen with his gun as he stood next to his family, his eyes blazing with fury. My dad slumped against the floor, his face contorted in agony, a bullet wound gaping in his leg.
As the memories replayed in my head, I felt a wave of sorrow wash over me. Sandra had sacrificed herself to save Aiden, taking the bullet meant for him. But my grief was short-lived, replaced by a surge of anger as I locked eyes with Mr. Brooklyn. He stood tall, his expression unreadable, as he e
