Chapter 17

Ever since Owen left, Harvey had been dealing with attacks like this, big and small. I just hadn't expected to be caught in one. Harvey's eyes were full of guilt. "Don't worry. It won't happen again. I promise." But this was my chance. As if I'd made a difficult decision, I said to him in a trembling voice, "Harvey, I want to learn how to shoot. I want to protect myself. I want to protect you." Harvey was silent for a long time before finally nodding. "Alright." He handed me his gun and taught me how to load the magazine and chamber a round. "I'll take you to the shooting range next time." I mimicked his movements, loading the bullets and chambering the round. After the click, my gun was aimed directly at Harvey's chest. Harvey didn't panic. He even laughed softly and casually spread his hands open. All the blood in my body froze. My finger on the trigger trembled slightly. All I had to do was pull. One pull, and everything would be over. I could send him to join Enna. But I