Answered in Blood

Clara only heard a gunshot, and then she was thrown to the ground by Declan who bumped into her.

"Declan."

"Mr. Hawthorne."

Jaxon and Gavin shouted at the same time, their voices filled with anxiety.

Blood seeped out of Declan's chest and landed on Clara's pale face.

The scorching sensation was like a poison that eroded her skin.

There was a strong smell of blood at the tip of her nose, and her ey