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 kidnap

we’ve known each other for years. Have I

think. Don’t let anyone fool

over your cousin?” Dustin and Jayden argued back and

and sat on the ground, looking confused and

“Sheila-”

to comfort her. Suddenly, Jayden, who could move again,

Jayden sneered and thrust the knife at Dustin. He believed that as long as he killed the man before him, who cared about