The gunmen blocked us at the door. Joshua pushed me behind a pillar just before the guards opened fire. Joshua hid behind a wooden shelf and fired at the gunmen. I couldn't let him do it alone.

I looked at her face. Melissa looked weak and her eyes were droopy, but at least she was alive. I hoped she'd be okay once the effects of the sleeping pills wore off.

"Honey, stay here. I'll get rid of those bad guys."

Melissa nodded.

"Good girl. I love you."

I kissed her cheek before darting out of our ...