Chapter 37

CAMILA'S Pov How I'm still breathing is beyond me. The gunshot was ringing in my ears. My hands were covered in Luis's blood. The gun still feels heavy in my hand. I thought I was underwater, but I could hear Alejandro calling my name from somewhere. I had previously handled a gun. However, it was the first time I had ever shot someone I had once loved. If there was such a thing as love. As I turned away from Luis's body, I pushed the thoughts away. We were pressed for time. Someone was going to arrive shortly. Too many bodies, too much blood, and too much noise. "Camila, we must leave right away!" The haze was broken by Alejandro's voice. His arm was dripping blood, and he was limping. I rushed to him, took hold of his face, and confirmed that he was still alive. "You've been struck." "I'm all right." "You're not." "Now isn't the time, Camilia!" I couldn't resist, though, and I kissed him. Hurry. In a desperate situation. I needed a sense of life. Something that made me realise that I