REINA
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As he counted to three, we sprinted swiftly. Now that I knew someone was shooting at us, I became hyper-aware of our surroundings. That's when I noticed the bullets striking the sand. The shots landed just a step away from my feet—if I didn't pick up the pace, they would have hit my thigh.
"Reina, you know how to swim, right?" Leo asked, veering off towards the sea while shielding me.
"Yes!" I answered nervously, almost feeling like my tongue had tied itself in fear.
"Let's hide in the sea," he suggested, and I nodded.
If we hide in the water, our chances of escaping our enemies would be much higher. So, I followed his plan, and together, we sprinted toward the ocean, diving into the deep, dark waters.
It was nightfall, and the tide was high. The darkness made it difficu
