Part 74 (2/2)

”I'm not begging for anything,” Annja said. ”I'm only making a small request for you to remember something. That's all. No steak dinner or anything like that. Just a tiny favor.”

”And what would you like me to remember?”

”That I saved your life.”

Jenny looked at her. ”Joey saved my life. Not you.”

Annja shook her head. ”No. If I hadn't taken the spirit walk with Joey's grandfather, we never would have found you.”

”Why didn't you tell me that before?”

Annja sighed. ”Because when I do these things I'm not looking for bragging rights. I do them because I don't have any other choice. It's who I am, how I'm wired. I can't not help people.”

Jenny nodded. ”I understand.”

”Do you?”

”Yes. But I still have to do what I have to do. You must be able to understand that.”

”I can understand the thought process but not the eventual outcome. I think you're committing suicide here.”

Jenny shook her head. ”I disagree. But even if I am, at least I'm finally living my life on my terms. It's felt as if I've been living in a fantasy future world for so long, I don't even remember the last time one of my decisions was made by me for me.”

”And this decision you're making now, the one to kill me? That's all for you, huh?”

”Yes. It is.”

Annja nodded. ”Then I wish you the very best of luck with your life.”

”Thanks.”

Annja closed her eyes. ”See you on the other side, my friend.”

She heard Jenny's voice. ”Goodbye, Annja.”

Annja steeled herself.

She would summon the sword and be ready to move as soon as Jenny did.

Before she reacted, Annja heard the explosions of the two gunshots in rapid succession.

And then she felt the impact in her chest.

Chapter 38.

Annja looked down at her chest.

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