I can't do this to you,' he said, drawing back. Emily put her hand on his and pulled the gun to her temple. 'Then do it for me,' she said.
The intense moment in "The Pact" by Jodi Picoult highlights a profound emotional struggle between two characters. One character expresses reluctance to follow through with a drastic action, feeling the weight of the decision. This reflects the inner conflict of love and the fear of causing pain to another.
In a shocking turn, the other character takes control of the situation, suggesting that if the first cannot commit, they should do...