One Shoot One Hope 2

I knew Dad didn't have much time to deal with my silence, but I also needed a pause - I couldn't answer Dad right away. I hope dad gives me 2 x 24 hours to think, at least let me make my decision carefully. I don't want to regret fighting for a mistake.

"All right, Bridgette. Dad thinks you sacrificed your brother's life," Dad said as he walked slowly to pick up his air rifle that had been thrown down.

Dad's steps were like a death alarm that kept me realizing to move fast. Of course Dad didn't play around with his threats. Now the goal is definitely to approach Axe who is lying with his chest up and down irregularly, looking weak and occasionally closing his eyes letting dad point the muzzle of the gun at him.

I immediately ran to hug Axe's body, protecting him from dad's fury. "No, Dad! Fine. I'll do that, I agree and promise you. But put that thing down," I said no longer looking at dad. I was busy burying my face deep in Axe's chest, letting my tears soak through his