CHAPTER 44

  un in your pocket. I got that from the man who blocked us earlier. I have one, too. You may use it later,” she whispered and put it in.

  I dug into my back pocket and found a gun. I acted nervous so that Raiko’s staff wouldn’t notice us talking about something.

  I looked back at her as well as at Hyde. Hyde tried to stand up but Raiko kicked him once again. He could not move because he was cornered.

  I couldn’t help but watch him get hurt and suffer from Raiko’s hands. This is what I’m saying! This is what I was avoiding in the first place! To get my loved ones involved in the mess is that I should be the only one involved.

  Despite having good intentions, I feel like I only bring misery to people’s lives, especially to the people I love.

  I gripped tightly at the gun behind me and closed my eyes.

  If I had to do it, I would do it for them, for him…

  “Enough!” I shouted, stopping Raiko from abusing Hyde. “I’ll do what you want! Just don’t hurt them!”