"Protect Amelie and Mathew!"

Colton shouted and they surrounded us, protecting us from being hit.

I leaned over and pressed my forehead against Mathew's, tears rolling down my cheeks.

"I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry."

I whispered and he stared up at me, taking deep breaths.

"It's not your fault."

He finally managed to whisper. I didn't respond and continued to sob, as the gunfire began to slow down.

The gunfire suddenly stopped and I looked up. Colton put his gun away and pulled me away from Mathew. I tried fighting against him as the men surrounded Mathew.

The men were rushing Mathew inside, Colton pulled me along.

"Colton! Let...