Valerie

“Oh good, everyone's here.” Alyn giggled in a near hysterical tone, “Let them all see this if they came for a show.”

The hollowness in my gut grew even further. She acted like there was nothing to lose.

And that? That truly scared me.

Her other hand aimed my way still hadn't wavered despite her flailing.

“Alyn!” I heard Tristan shout amongst the clamouring. Before I could think she had moved closer, the metallic head of the gun inches away.

“If anyone moves any closer, ...