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Carmen
I heard a howling shriek and saw blood erupt from my father’s leg. To either side of me, his two henchmen collapsed. They were dead before they hit the ground.
I screamed as I fell, cowering into the dirt, shielding my head and eyes and praying I didn’t get shot.
I peeked out between my hands. From across the yard came two massive, shaven-headed men wearing tactical gear with big sniper rifles strapped across their shoulders.
They pushed James onto his back, then one of them reached a hand down to help Benji up. He took it and struggled to my feet.
“Are you okay, friend?” said a voice behind me.
I turned and saw a man walking towards where I stood. He was wearing a tracksuit and looking as casual as could be. But I saw the glimmer in his eyes and knew he was brewing with a
