An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Diego was startled but quickly apologized, saying, “Miss Sheila, I’m sorry for earlier. The kidnapping was all planned by Dustin. If I had known your identity, I would never have kidnapped you.”

He showed his sincere regret. Taking the chance, Jayden added, Sheila, did you hear that? Dustin is the real bad guy!”

“That’s right! Dustin is responsible for everything!” Vivian said. Evan chimed in, “I agree! He’s sneaky and will do anything to get what he wants!”

“We can all testify! Dustin kills these warriors to cover his tracks!” Everyone started talking, and it became hard to tell the guilty from the innocent. Sheila was confused and lost. She wasn’t good at making decisions and didn’t know whom to trust now.

“Sheila, I’m telling the truth,” Dustin said.

I lie to you?” Jayden

would I

known each other for years. Have I

stay calm and think. Don’t let

trust a stranger over your cousin?” Dustin and Jayden argued back and forth, both trying to convince

ears and sat on the ground, looking confused

“Sheila-”

comfort her. Suddenly, Jayden, who could move again, pulled out a knife and aimed

He believed that as long as he killed the man before him, who cared about right