Chapter 429 - Four Hundred And Twenty-nine: Even In The Shadow Of Death (1/2)

The third point of view:

Reina knew as soon as her kids left that she couldn't wait around for her death. If she was going to die, she had to bring down at least one of her enemies with her - that was the Sakuzi clan style of dying honorably anyway.

That was why she manipulated the darkness and the little time she had left to make her way back into the bedroom. If she was going to fight her last battle all alone while hoping to bring down one of them - Miguel thankfully- Reina had to be equipped and prepared.

She was still in the middle of opening Niklaus' secret armory - located inside their wardrobe - designed for emergencies like this when the light came alive. God, they were here.

With a deep breath, Reina reached out and grabbed the pistol, grabbed a fair amount of ammunition, and cocked the gun.

And like a nimbly experienced assassin, she padded back to the corridor leading to the living room and there, hid behind the large pillar behind that gave her a clear view of the living room while offering protection from bullets as well. It was the best spot considering the situation she was in.

While she waited for her enemy, Reina realized how grave her situation was. Her hands holding the gun began to shake - this might be her last moment on earth. Frightened yet resolved to see this through, Reina began to mentally chant her favorite verse in the Bible.

”Even though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me,”

That quote strengthened her and when her eyes squeeze open, it was with resolve. It was time.

Reina heard the approaching footsteps and fought against the urge to fire - instinctual survivor mode. Her target was Miguel and until then, his men were nothing but prawns - until they threatened her safety.

They kept pouring in into the living room and at the end, she counted about six of them excluding Miguel. From the bloody looks on their clothes, it was apparent Niklaus' men gave them a tough time - although they won - and it warmed Reina's heart to know they hadn't been abandoned.

Just like Niklaus, his men were fierce and persistent; although outnumbered, they had fought till the very end. It was her turn to fight and she couldn't mess it up - she would be doing justice to the men who died.

”Where's the bitch?”

Reina instinctively knew from the brutality and impudence in that tone that the asshole was Miguel, even before she laid her eyes on him.

”I don't care what you do nor how but find me that bitch even if you have to raze this place to the ground! Find her!” were his orders as he searched around for her.

Oh no, Reina couldn't let them raze this place. She wasn't sure if her kids were safely out of here or in a panic room. Either way, his men shouldn't cross her.

Her eyes filled with hatred as she focused her gun, ”Well, you'd be getting more from this bitch,”

Reina focused on her target and fired with a grateful heart. This was it, a smile graced her lips. She could now die in peace. She had brought the enemy down.

But unfortunately, it happened that as soon as Reina fired, one of Miguel's men somehow saw that attempt and immediately used his body as a shield, dying in his place.