Chapter 48

BASH   I can still remember the hissing sound of the bullet passing through the air, and that terrifying sound pierces my ears. Then there's that moment of silence that is more horrifying. I despise silence these days. It's deafening, and now all I can hear is the ticking of the clock on the wall. Ranjiv left my place about half an hour ago. Trinity hasn't said a word until now.  I know she heard everything that I was talking about with Ranjiv. She's just staring at the copper-colored wall in my kitchen and drowned in her thoughts. "Tri, please say something. I know you heard everything we talked about earlier." I lean my elbows on the countertop.  She reaches for my hands, squeezes them, then lifts her gaze to give me a tight smile.  I bring her hands to my lips, kissing them. "I was worried hell about you, Trinity." She shakes her head. "I was worried hell about you, Bash. Your life has been in danger twice in a row now. Why didn't you tell me that he threatened you like that?" "Ther