Pull the Trigger

In the study at Ravencrest Manor, Desmond slid open a secret panel and revealed a finely crafted, small silver pistol.

He removed the magazine, checked the bullets, loaded just one round, then put the gun away and headed back to the car.

"What are you doing?" Valerie demanded as he got back in the car.

Valerie sat there, her heart pounding, thinking 'Is he really going to make me disappear for goo