Chapter 247. Gunshots

The very sight of the gun sent a cold shiver down my spine, my breath catching in my throat. I tried to remain brave; to remain firm in my resolve, but my body betrayed me, trembling ever so slightly. 

My mind raced as I stared at the cold metal, the reality of what was happening sinking in. 

“Maybe this will loosen your tongue, don’t you think?” Elder Robert sneered, twirling the pistol in his hand like a sick game. “You think you’re so brave, so untouchable, but everyone breaks, Rue. Everyone breaks eventually.” 

Vanessa did not look comfortable with what was happening at all. Her eyes widened at the sight of the pistol and she said, “Robert, I think that’s enough. This was not the plan.” Her voice was tinged with nervousness. “If she’s dead, she won’t be able to help us, will she?” 

He turned to her sharply, his expression dark and menacing. “I know what I’m doing, and if she has to die, so be it. And it will kind of be a win-win if you think