Chapter 73: Fighting Out Of The Woods

In the midst of all the confusion, Ace stood by her window side and aimed at Jade as they ran. He placed his light machine gun, focused directly to their direction. Clicking on the trigger, the golden bullet whizzed with force as if it was slow motioned. Sapphire looked back. Her eyes caught Ace pulled the trigger. About to push Jade out of the way, it strike her hard on the chest. Her blue eyes widened in bewilderment so did Ace. He pulled out the gun from the back of his pocket and shot at Ace but he escaped. As if everything was slow motioned, Sapphire placed two fingers on her chest and blankly looked.  Her chapped lips widened to the sight of blood in her hands.

Jade took her to a corner under the masquerade tree as she gasped in pain. He held her from behind, his hands wrapped around her in support as she sat, resting her bond on his.

"Fire!" He held her face in his palms.

"Jade.. "  Her eyes looked up at h