“One last thing…” She raises the gun, aiming it straight at me. “You’ve been a pain in my ass from the start.” My eyes screw shut as she pulls the trigger, and there’s a harrowing scream, a loud bang that hurts my ears, and warm liquid hitting my face and arms. I open my eyes to see Kade’s brother standing in front of me. He drops to his knees as Aria reaches him, but it’s too late. The bullet is lodged in Jason’s skull.
