Chapter 28

CLAUDIA. This must be it. This will be the day that I die. I had too many close shaves now, and it’s only a matter of time before I get truly unlucky and finally bite the bullet. And maybe, this is the time. As I look at the man brandishing his sword, I don’t even bring myself to move anymore. I don’t think I’m actually able to. I haven’t caught a break for the past week or so, going from place to place and getting into trouble each time. I’m tired of it. I just want things to end. So I just stand there waiting for the fates to cut off my string when suddenly, someone moves in front of me. I see that it’s Max, and he’s carrying a small gun. He fires at the guard three times, seemingly random shots, but to my surprise, he manages to graze the guard’s leg, arms, and hand. Not enough to kill him at all, but certainly enough to make him panic and leave us alone. Before I can react, Max takes me by the hand and starts to drag me away from the diner. Some locals are looking at us, but