Alley.
Julian hands in coat pockets, frowned at Victor. “Sebastian with you?”
“Yeah.” Victor nodded. “Shot—I just got doctor look.”
“What exactly happened?” Julian pressed.
Victor thought long, then detailed what he knew to Julian.
Julian listened, paced circle. “Thing this big—you think hide him?”
Victor stunned.
“Think no hide. Whatever reason—Marcus side keep pushing.” Julian low add.
Victor pulled e-cig, hard puff. “Rushed find you—want ask favor for Sebastian.”
Julian slight stunned. “Say.”
“Find way protect Sebastian, send him, mom, Vivian out Salt Lake.” Victor blunt. “He out or not—fate. But do what must—I do.”
Julian stared Victor, same blunt. “Think me and Sebastian relation no that level.”
Victor stunned.
“…This no simple armed kill case. Behind interests conflict,
