It was like getting sucker punched. Darren went to his knees and gasped for air.

"I wanted to make sure they were real bullets." The War Chief put out his hand and Darren gripped it. He couldn't believe the casual strength this man had.

"My name is Rivers," the man said, "when we're just bullshitting. When we're talking business, you call me War Chief."

"Yes, War Chief," Darren said. Rivers put the safety on the gun and handed it back to Roger.

"Follow me." ...