Vows of Vengeance

cessary for Gwen's future. She set up a trust fund to provide for Gwen's education and wel

made new friends and began to rebuild her life. Claire did her best to provide Gwen with a stable and

justice to Gwen's family and many others who had suffered at the hands of Mr. Smith. Bu

eyes filled with curiosity. "Claire, are you okay?" Gw

thing I need to tell you. The trial against Mr. Smith is coming up, and I'll be testifying. It's impor

ing happens to you, Claire? What will happen to me?

arrangements to ensure your safety. If something were to happen to me, you'll go to

a mix of emotions swirling in her young

trust deeply, Gwen. She's a friend of mine, and she's always wanted a daught

tragedies she had endured. She threw her arms around Claire, hugging her tightly. "Thank you, Claire. B

iss you too, Gwen. Be safe and be good to your mom,

there. The day had come for Claire and Gwen to part ways temporarily. As they stood in Jess's garden, Gwen clung

ember everything I've told you. You'll be safe with Jess. You'll

eely. "I'll remember, Claire. I'll

ed Gwen tightly one last time. "I'll miss you,

aire's shoulder. She held onto the memory of Claire's ca

e trial against Mr. Smith was set to begin. She had provided her testimony in preparation

ct of testifying against a dangerous man weighed heavily on her. She knew

arview mirror and saw a man was following her. She started to take twist and turns into differ

the car through the winding streets, the distant wail of sirens growing closer. The sound of gunfire echoed through the alleyways, and she couldn't shake

res screeched as they deflated, sending the vehicle into an uncontrolled skid. Claire's heart was a wil

er seat. Pain shot through her body, but she couldn't afford to dwell on it

r, and staggered onto the pavement. The relentless gunfire continued; the

he shadows. Her mind raced as she weighed her options. She knew that if she didn't make it to the cour

ome too far to let this threat derail her mission. The courthouse was close, and she

ed of dying here? Without no one knowing, right? It's alright, Ms. Cla

proached her slowly, a malevolent glint in his eyes. He stood over Claire, his gun po

, her breath heavy and harsh. "Goo

in his eyes remained undiminished. He pressed the cold bar

ling but determined. "But you won't extinguish the truth.

orld seemed to stand still. Claire's life hung in the balance, a symbol of h

n the night. Claire's body fell to the cold ground, her sacrifice seal

s who could testify against Mr. Smith, securing his sinister interests. The darkness of the ni