Chapter Sixty-Four
‘f**k this!’ Jay yelled.
An intact slab of safety glass fell between him and Damien: the last of the bus’s windows blowing out. This side of the bus offered temporary concealment from the riot police and Elohim further down First Avenue, but it would only be a few moments before Elohim slipped through the partially open gate, following Damien and Jay outside.
He moved to the front of the bus and took a shot around the corner. He got lucky, knocking the last of the NYPD officers on their backs, paralyzing them. While Damien covered the gate, he sprinted for the barricade. Two NYPD squad cars were parked in a V-formation, which offered some protection from PEP rifle blasts.
Damien positioned himself at the front of the bus. Once he confirmed that Jay was safe, he readi
