455: STRIKING BACK

ARIEL'S POV Sky opened the car door, and without a second thought, I acted on pure instinct, pushing the man with the dreadlocks forward with all my strength, causing him to stumble and collide with the car. His grip on the gun faltered, and it slipped from his hand, falling to the ground. Tessa wasted no time, seizing the opportunity to grab the gun from the ground. She pointed with a steady hand at the two men, her expression resolute as she took control of the situation. "Back off, both of you," she warned the two of them. "Don't make me use this." Sky, nursing his injured arm, glared at us with fury burning in his eyes. He took a menacing step forward, marching towards Tessa with malicious intent. But I wasn't about to let him harm my friend. I wasn't going to let him touch her. So, with a quick movement, I shoved him backward, my hands trembling with the force of my actions. He stumbled but quickly regained his footing. Tessa didn't hesitate, her finger tightening on the tri