“Assan. It’s over. You once took an oath, to serve and to protect. This is not living up to it.”
Fury hit Assan’s face, clear even from this distance. Jimmy felt his body tighten. Like it was all going to erupt now. It did. A gunshot went off. Assan pointing it to the street. It was like slow motion, Jimmy following the trajectory, seeing it hit its target. Donovan went down with a cry, holding his gut. Cops reacted, two of them going to his aid, others waiting with their guns at the ready.
There was no need. Another cop stepped forward, planted himself. His gun pointed.
He pulled the trigger and the explosive sound shattered the quiet afternoon.
“Noooo,” Jimmy heard, realizing it was his own voice mixing with the sound of gunfire.
Assan dropped to the ground, Dean was thrown free. He
