Apollo was still aiming his gun at Aaron. None of us dared to move, nor did we speak.
The silence weighed heavily on us, rooting us to the moment. It had become dark outside, and the wind had turned to ice.
"I asked you a question. Are you my father or not?" I blankly questioned. All I needed was an honest answer.
Aaron let out a heavy sigh, his eyes softening on me. "I can't answer that question, Bean," he stated firmly.
One of my hands reached for the gun tucked inside my waistband. I took the safety off before aiming the weapon at Aaron. "Your time is running out. Just tell me the truth," I tried again.
"No can do," he smirked at me before pulling the trigger. His gun went off, and the sound echoed through the abandoned church.
Laura, who had been hiding behind me, dropped t
