Chapter 79. Aftermath

Miles

Agony envelops my senses as searing pain makes itself known. The metallic scent of blood fills the air.

Who’s blood is that?

Mine?

Oh fuck.

I knew bulletproof vests do little against assault rifles. My body goes limp in pain. A chaos is unfolding around me and I’m unable to comprehend what is happening. One would think it’s impossible to focus on something else in a situation like this.

But all I can remember is… I never introduced Sophia to my mom. I cannot die before doing that. None of us can die.

A soft palm grabs my hand, and I look up. My sight is blurred, but I know it’s her. I strain to focus on her face. Her eyes are full of fear. I want to make her smile.

She shouldn’t get hurt. That’s when I realize I am on my stomach and she is far from safe. I push myself up to cover her with my body.

The harsh crack of gunfire echoes through the air, followed by a sharp voice, “Target is down.”

“Are you hurt?” she