Death approaches Part III

“Turn around now. Let me see who you are.”

“O…. Owen.”

“Otherwise, I’ll shoot them to death and keep you for last.” I clenched my jaw tight, meeting the eyes of the two people. They were quivering with fear. I would not let my people die in my place, and a confrontation with the truth was not a bad thing. I whispered to them, comforting them that everything would be okay, no matter how bad the situation currently was.

Then, I slowly straightened up and turned back to look at the one who pointed my gun at me without asking for my permission.

I saw his face which was filled with shock at that second. Owen’s jaw dropped while I held the gun to his head without fear.

“Hey, Owen. Surprised that I’m not dead?”

“!!!”

“I guess you forgot.”

“...”