Chapter 248: Where Are You Hurt?

Robert unholsters his pistol and cocks the trigger. He unbuckled his seatbelt and looked back at Avery with grim determination.

"Don't worry, Mrs. Howel, I won't let anything happen to you," he says.

Avery bites her lip and looks at Gabrielle. Gabrielle's face is pale with fear, and she's shaking violently. Avery unbuckles Gabrielle's seatbelt and pushes her flat onto the backseat.

"Don't be afraid, Gabby," Avery says. "Just keep down and try not to move."

Gabrielle looks up at Avery with wide, fearful eyes and asks, "Avery, is that a gun?"

"Yes, it is," Avery says. "It may not look like much, but it's strong. Don't worry, and I'll protect us."