Gunshots

Author's Pov [Trigger warning: Gunshot and blood]

Just when Amelia was about to ask something to Alvice, a gunshot was heard. Amelia jumps in fright while Ace and Lucas take out their guns, getting into defense position along with the bodyguards who were standing outside the room.

"Don't worry, we have 20 guards outside this room" Ace assures. Amelia shakes her head in denial.

"There are 15" She whispers, holding her brother for her dear life who was hardly able to open his eyes by now.

"No. I counted them" Lucas confirms.

"They are 15! Five of them went missing" Amelia shouts at him, frustrated that they are not accepting the truth.

Ace's head turns to Amelia and he looks at her with a questioning frown.

"In my defense, I thought that they are doing some other work," Amelia answers. Lucas groans and runs outside when more gunshots were heard.

Ace wanted to go, to fight but Amelia needed him. Amelia knew that Ace won't leave her so she says, Let's go"