Maya shook her head at the two behind her, fighting back another laugh as she tried to refocus on the target.
Sensing her distraction, Damien leaned closer, his voice dropping near her ear.
“Ignore them. Just concentrate.”
Maya gave the slightest nod, keeping her eyes fixed on the target.
She took a steady breath, tightened her grip, and pulled the trigger.
The sharp crack of gunfire echoed across the training ground, instantly cutting off Harper and Nick’s banter as both turned their attention back to Maya.
Her first shot struck the closest target, nowhere near the center, but Maya’s face immediately brightened.
“I hit it!”
Damien chuckled. “You did.” He leaned over and kissed her temple. “Now try again, love. See if you can hit one of the targets farther back.”
Maya nodded eager
