SERENA’S POV

Time seemed to slow as I tried to understand what was happening. Richard's eyes were bloodshot and angry. "You did this to me, Serena! Now it's your turn to lose everything you cunning little bitch !"

My heart stopped in my chest, body frozen in fear. This couldn't be real.

But it was all too real as two more simultaneous bangs rang out, snapping me from my trance. I choked on a scream at the sight before me - Kaden and Cameron had leapt in front of me and were now collapsing to the floor in a pool of blood.

"No!" I shrieked, dropping to my knees in...