"I'll take my chances," Jake said and fired two more shots at her, this time to her head.
Athena crumpled to the ground like a deflated balloon. Meg shrank away from the body with a whimper of fear.
"I'm sorry, my love. You shouldn't have to witness that," Jake said and reached out to her.
She accepted his hand and stepped closer to him. He could see fear in her eyes.
"I would never hurt you, Megumi, I promise," Jake said softly. "It was either her or us."
"I know," she said. "The last time I saw a dead person up close was when my grandmother died three years ago. She died in our house."
"Sorry," Jake said softly.
"It's ok," Meg sighed and looked back at Athena. "Is she truly dead this time?"
"I think so," Jake replied. "The only way she can survive two bullets to
