Simon was caught off guard by Joshua using the flash bomb. He quickly closed his eyes, but it was still too bright. He felt a pain in his lower abdomen and then something cold against his head. He didn’t have to have his open to know that it was a muzzle.

Simon wanted to grab the gun but suddenly heard Hazel's hurried voice, "Joshua, don't!"

Joshua paused for a second and then put his gun away as he walked toward Hazel.

"Let's go." Joshua hugged her waist very naturally and helped her onto ...