Chapter 28: Indomitable
Jophiel was smiling. For the first time in a long while, she could breathe without fear.
— "See ? Told you it’d feel good," said Annabelle, lying nearby with her eyes half-closed.
Jophiel shut her eyes, savoring the calm. She wished Dante could’ve been there with them.
But lately, all they had were a few quick phone calls—her big brother was apparently busy.
Suddenly, a glass shattered in Annabelle’s hand.
— "Down!" someone yelled.
The walls cracked open, masked men burst in, armed with rifles.
They opened fire. In less than a second, the water turned red with blood.
An employee was riddled with bullets, her body flung against the wall.
Another tried to run but slipped on the wet stone.
— "Mom!" Jophiel screamed as she dove underwater.