Adam's POV I was there before he hit the ground, catching his weight as his knees buckled. His fingers clawed at my jacket, breathing ragged. "Adam... " "Stay with me, " I pleaded. His blood pooled beneath him, and men returned. The sniper shooter was dead. They had handled it. Kevin's grip tightened on my shirt. His eyes darkened. Unfocused. "Listen. I... " He coughed, blood spilling past his lips. "Christine...I... " "Don't talk. We'll get you out, " I said. He shook his head violently. His nails dug into my arm. "You don't...understand. " "Please, listen to me, " he said, panting. "It was my fault. Everything. I'm sorry Adam, " he said, in a teary voice. I shook my head. "No, it's not. " "It is, " he replied. "I had been working with Lance for

