Just as Yvonne took down the last guy, thinking the night was finally over, two

more black SUVs rolled up at the mouth of the alley-and this time, even more

men piled out.

Yvonne muttered under her breath, "Oh, for crying out loud... Do these guys have

it out for me tonight or what?"

Skye shot her a look. "Well? What are you standing around for? Planning to fight

the whole city?"

Yvonne blinked in disbelief. "Wait, you mean... run?"

Skye raised an eyebrow. "You got energy left for another round?"

Yvonne huffed, trying to hide how winded she was. "You think I'm tapped out,

huh?"

Truth was, she was running on fumes. After last night's marathon with that guy-

plus sprinting through half the city chasing Skye, then brawling with a dozen

goons-her legs were jelly.

Skye just rolled her eyes and, without another word, nimbly vaulted up the iron

back gate behind them.

Yvonne gaped. "Are you kidding me? Unbelievable..."

Just then, Xander finally arrived-only to see Yvonne being chased down by a

mob.

flashed in his eyes. He spun, popped open his

let loose a

Yvonne.

As Yvonne scrambled up the gate

sent the whole group

conscious, and when he saw Xander

like he'd just seen

step heavy

stammered, recognizing Xander, his voice

the man's chest. "Talk.

"W-we... I..."

hesitated, clamming

the shotgun's muzzle against his forehead.

again. Was it Aira?"

panic written

Xander smirked. "Dan, then?"

the man's eyes flickered-just a flash, but enough for Xander

catch.

humorless laugh. Before the guy could

a one-way trip to

turned, glancing down the now-empty alley. No

fiery glare from a

the faintest smile.

wake until well past

been sitting

eyes

eyes

out a shaky sigh of

You

to death."

voice quivered

the other hand, shot her

of ice

are you here?" he asked, his tone

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