Review: "Bang!"

Rayne Pov

I heard the gunshot and leaped to my feet. It caused Dante to jump and wake up as well. I scan my surroundings, looking for a place to hide him. "You need to be quiet, Dante, darling." My voice trembles a little when I whisper. I pick him up, and we go into the bathroom together. He shakes his head.

I search the area and discover a tiny closet in the restroom. I let him in here after opening the door. "Okay, sweetie, you must pay close attention to what I say. Please wait for me, Daddy, or any of your uncles, aunts, or grandparents to come get you before leaving." I tell him. "I do not want to be alone, Mom." He said, "Stay here." I announced that I was leaving the room to get my headphones and phone. I sprinted back to the restroom. "All right, now enjoy some music and some games. Please remember not to remove the headphones. I will send you a text from Daddy. "Do you still recall which one is Daddy?" I ask him. He responds, "Yeah, daddy's picture," when I ask. I say, "Okay, good, now stay," and close the door.

I bolt from the room and head down the stairs, but what I see when I head down nearly knocks me to my knees.

A blonde bitch is being restrained to the ground close to Lucas, who is bleeding profusely from his stomach. "NO, NO He was not meant to be the one." The one on the ground screams, "She was supposed to be that bitch." She is pointing at me and screaming.

Because Lucas is bleeding, I rush to him. Uncle Frank and Korey are grabbing me and attempting to pull me away, but the doctor is already here tending to his gunshot wound.

"No, Lucas! Please let me go, dammit!" I scream at them. "Rayne, give Doctor Crystal time to treat him. Return upstairs so you can be with Dante. He must have been awakened because I am sure he is scared." Uncle Frank says this in a composed tone.

"Shit Dante, I did not know what was going on, so I hid him," I say this while trying to project a calm demeanor. They released me so I could visit my son. I moved forward, taking two steps as though I were returning upstairs. I whirled around and grabbed the blonde wenches fake ass blonde hair as soon as I was out of their reach, repeatedly shoving my other fist in her face. I saw blood oozing from her mouth and smiled. This time, I let Stella drag me away from her as I yelled back at the bitch who shot Lucas. "This is just the beginning; it won't be them to torture your sorry ass. Because of me, you will be pleading with them to put an end to your pitiful existence! Just wait, bitch!" I say seething with my face, an inch from her face.

After that, I turn around, dash back upstairs, and go rescue my son from the bathroom cubby. "You can come out, Dante baby; it is okay," I called while I was tapping the cubby. He sees me when he opens the door. "What was that noise, Mom?" "It was just fireworks being set off by the neighbors." While I carry him to Lucas's bed, I tell him. I pull back the covers and lay down with him, saying, "Come on, let us get to bed."

I text Collin, asking him to come in and sit with Dante once I know he is sound asleep. This allows me to get over to the family medical compound and spend time with Lucas. A knock on the door catches my attention; it is Colin. "I truly appreciate it, thank you," I say as I quickly head downstairs and out the bedroom door. Running out the back door, I make my way to the gym. I sprint around the gym, pausing when I notice the small medical compound behind it. Looking around as I dash in, I see Uncle Frank and Stefan leaning against the wall, and Stella and Aurora seated in chairs. I approached Stella. "Any news?" I ask. They both shake their heads no. I locate a chair and take a seat beside them. "Im sorry, I shouldn't have asked Lucas to go check on the noise I heard. "That bullet was meant for me, like that bitch said," I mutter, burying my face in my hands. "No, Rayne, do not say that, my dear girl; you are not at fault." Stella says this while embracing me and allowing me to cry.

When we hear the door open, we turn to face the doctor. We leap from our chairs and approach him. "The bullet removal was successful, and Lucas is currently in recovery. It missed all the major organs and arteries. He should make a full recovery." The doctor gives us a smile. We all grin and exhale a breath of relief. The doctor smiles and shakes his head when his parents thank him. "He is still recovering, so please see him one at a time and just take turns for the time being." He says this before leaving.

"Go ahead, you guys. I will visit him in the morning. I should return home for now. I have Collin keeping an eye on Dante." I say this as I give Stefan and Stella hugs. After saying my goodbyes, I make my way back up to the house, relieved that everything should be okay with Lucas, and this will give me time to come up with the best punishments for that blonde-headed bitch who thought she was going to kill me tonight.

After arriving, I entered the house. I pop into the kitchen, where I take out a bottle of wine from the refrigerator and a glass from the cupboard. I will have to get a new one tomorrow. As I make my way upstairs, I think to myself. As I approach Lucas's room, I notice Collin standing watch outside of Lucas's chamber. "You seem to be waiting for an attack, so why are you standing there?" I ask him.

"I stayed here and kept a watch on the room for you like you asked to see." He points out that the door was ajar. 'Hmm' think. " Collin, thank you very much. Lucas is recovering, so he will be alright. I would appreciate it if no one said anything to Dante, please. Lucas is currently resting inside the compound. I am going to inform him that he is traveling for work." I say. He shakes his head, okay,, and leaves me standing at the door. I close the door after entering the room. As I approach the couch, I switch on the TV and take a seat. I pour myself a big glass of wine and start drinking away my feelings.