Nicole and Eric, the only ones who remained, were about 15 feet apart. As soon as their eyes met, the two simultaneously raised the weapon in their hands.

“Bang bang—” Two gunshots.

It was just the sound.

The wind howled.

No one was hit.

Nicole ducked and rolled behind the thick tree trunk, gasping for breath.

Eric quickly rolled into the grass.

He was faster. Before Nicole could take a breath, he took advantage of the situation, and the moment his gun appeared behind her, hers also came