Beyond Protection

Kira set the gun down, a triumphant glint in her eyes, clearly enjoying the stunned silence. “Not bad, huh?” she said, a smug smile tugging at her lips.

Lyra’s voice trembled slightly, awe lacing every word. “Kira… how… how did you…?”

Kira smirked, shrugging casually. “Oh, that? Being the only girl in my family, my parents were… extra careful. They made sure I could handle myself—so every summer