Leo's POV
It was like time stopped.
I could see Ari, slightly smiling. I could see the male rebel ready to die for his cause. I could see Zinnia holding her gun.
I could see my sisters. One unconscious. The other was looking at me, horrified. I could see the tears welling in her eyes.
I could see Marius next to Luna, looking at her. I could see Lottie glaring at Ari. Typical. I could see Tristan and Chrystal, holding hands. I smiled. They really were perfect for each other.
I could see Vivian looking nervous but . . . ready, in a way. Her hands were balled in fists. I'd imagine a punch from her would hurt. I was glad I had gotten to know her, she was pretty cool. Rose was ready too, her legs were tensed up. Like she was ready to run. She looked scared, but I didn't worry. She had probably dealt with things like this before.
Cass looked . . . angry. I wasn't expecting it. The look on her face was pure rage. I could understand that. I was happy I had met the real her. Elodie looked not herself. Her usual smile was gone, replaced by terror. I remembered she told me she used to live on the streets. I hoped that she could get out. She did ballet. She was strong.
Brynn looked shocked. Shocked because who could betray their friends. Who could aim and shoot a gun at a man she had dated. Mer and Rae were huddled together. They looked terrified. I hoped they got out. They didn't deserve to die.
No one here deserved to die.
But I might as well be already dead.
I braced myself for the bullet, squeezing my eyes shut.
It never came.
I heard a thump.
I slowly opened my eyes.
Brynn was lying in front of me. Her brown eyes were open wide, and she reached for her chest.
Red spots were forming on her orange shirt.
Brynn had been shot.
