Chapter 12

✧ADAM MEADOWS✧

JAZZLENE must not see the state of my apartment, especially with blood splattered all over the floor from the two gunshot wounds in Bueno's son's leg. He’s unconscious now, having lost a significant amount of blood.

“Adam!”

I heard her voice again from outside, along with her frantic banging on the door. Instead of opening it, I went to the bedroom and grabbed a clean handkerchief from the cabinet. I also retrieved a small spray bottle from the corner. I sprayed the handkerchief twice.

Quietly, I stepped out of the bedroom and approached the main door. I hid behind it and reached for the handle, unlocking it so she could come in. I waited for her to open the door. As soon as she stepped inside, I moved swiftly before she could turn around. From behind, I pressed the handkerchief over her nose and mouth. She struggled at first, but within seconds, her small frame went limp, and she collapsed.

I carried her to my room once she was unconscious. I didn’t want to do this to