Chapter 16
In a small alley a long distance from the bridge, the yellow-eyed man stopped running and turned around. “You’re fast, Eudaizians.”
“This one is high-ranked, Ciaran,” Madeline said between her teeth to Ciaran. “I don’t sense hostility in him.”
Ciaran nodded.
“We can do a lot more damage to you than running. Who are you, and what do you want?” Ciaran asked.
“I am your friend.”
Ciaran smiled. “And we are not your friends. But your friendly intention is noted. Now tell us what you want, and keep your distance.”
The man nodded. “I understand why you’re being cautious. I’m a Xiilok rebel.”
Madeline and Ciaran pulled their guns at the same time. Seeing the intensity of the situation, the man stepped back.
“You sent a Xiilok robot bomb to kill us. So much for your friendly int
