Chapter 127

“You're gonna have to shoot me before I lower my weapon!” Katerina called out bravely, despite her heart beating like a drum.

Analyzing the situation, she knew that it wasn't going to benefit her but after everything that she's been through, she made up her mind to either fight till her death or go down swinging.

The fear of them breaking her spirit scared her more than actually dying.

The other guy- presumably the one that barked at her- took a step further, leveling his gun at her chest.

Katerina steadied her weapon, sucking in a quivering breath.

Strangely, she wasn't so scared of the unknown.

They both stood a couple of feet apart, the tension racketeering up a notch as each person waited for the other to strike.

A single bead of sweat rolled down Katerina's face but even the effort to wipe it off seemed too much to ask for.

“Okay, then. So be it.” The guy chuckled, flipping off the safety and-

“Stand down, Duke.” A manly voice boomed out, startling Katerina's closed eyes.

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