The Last Decision

The shot rent the night.

Adrian moved before he thought. Instinct. Training. Whatever it was, it sent him diving toward Flora, pulling her down as a bullet whizzed past where she had been standing.

She gasped as they hit the ground. "What the hell—"

"Stay down," Adrian growled. His heart pulsed in his ears. He scanned the darkness for movement.

Already on his feet, gun drawn, eyes sharp, Jace repeated, "Where?"

Cursing under her breath, Alice said, "I didn't ...