Cindy died

★★★★★

Cindy's voice rang out, a sharp contrast to the chaos that surrounded them. "I warned you not to touch him!" she shouted, her tone laced with fury and betrayal. Her eyes, bloodshot with rage, bore into Haedon as she finally let go of any pretence. "You should have listened to me, Haedon. All I asked was for you to kill Jasmine!"

Haedon, clutching his wound, spat back, "Fuck your plan, Cindy. I want Damon Colley dead!" His words were dripping with venom, his desperation to finish what he started overshadowing any lingering loyalty.

Damon, struggling to remain upright, cast a glance toward the gun that had slipped from Haedon’s grasp. His body ached with every movement, his strength waning, but his resolve was unbroken. He knew he had to act quickly, but his legs felt like lead, each step agonizingly slow.

As Haedon’s gaze shifted to the roof, a flicker of recognition crossed his features. There, hidden in the shadows, was a sniper, his rifle aimed directly at Damon. The crack of