Chapter 6

Ruby

“Oh, dear Lord!” I exclaimed as I heard the gunshots, I was beyond scared. Did some mafia end up coming to the wedding venue? What about my friends and family?

“What the hell are you doing there?!” a voice yelled behind me, turning around I found the handsome guy from before, Vexon, approaching me. Stopping before me, he grabbed hold of my hand.

“What are you doing?” I asked frantically, trying to release myself from his grip, but the result was a glare.

He asked incredulously, “Didn’t you hear the gunshots?”

“You mean those really were gunshots?” I questioned but before he could reply, I heard another bang and let out a fear-filled scream.

“What are y-” he paused as he put his hand over my mouth, preventing me from screaming any further. “Shh. They might notice us.”

As we heard footsteps nearby, Vexon pulled me behind a pillar. It was so big that if you hid behind it, no one would be able to spot you. That’s what I loved about this ven