I stabbed the other in his lower back, covered his mouth, then jabbed the blade in the side of his neck. He squirmed in my embrace for a second before going limp.
We cradled both men and laid them down on the floor. Two quick kills that drew no attention and made little noise.
Jackal checked the passage while I ventured inside McCone’s office. The space had been tossed, shelves emptied of books and any valuables. The floor laid covered with busted glass and stuffing from the damaged couch and chairs.
I moved around the outside of McCone’s large oak desk, spotting his body on the floor. He laid on his back, barely breathing and looking like death warmed over. I stepped over his legs and took a knee beside him.
McCone shifted his shiny eyes to me. He’d sustained multiple gunshots—one in his shoulder, two in his gut. The light-gray suit he had on was painted red. Blood ran from the sides of his mouth.
“What happened here?” I asked, staring at him.
He spoke, but I couldn’t understand him. His tone was weak, muttered. I leaned toward him and trained my ear at his bloody mouth. He told me about Lawson and the girl and Domingo’s men hitting his place.
“Well?” Jackal asked, standing at the corner of the desk, watching the entrance to the office. “What did he say?”
I sat up, then stood. I gave one last look at McCone, then glanced over at Jackal. “Lawson and the girl were here earlier.”
“How did they end up here?” Jackal asked, raising his brow in bewilderment.
I shrugged, then stepped over McCone’s legs. “Not sure, but it doesn’t really matter.”
“Where to now?” Jackal asked, incensed. “He could be heading anywhere.”
I patted the pocket of my trousers, touching Lawson’s black book. “We’ve still got his black book. We’ll find him, one way or another.
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About the Author
Derek Shupert is an emerging Science Fiction Author known for his captivating dystopian storylines and post-apocalyptic-laden plots. With various books and anthologies underway, he is also the author of the Dead State Series.
During his free time, Derek enjoys reading, exercising, and watching apocalyptic movies and TV shows like Mad Max and The Walking Dead. Above all, he is a family man who cherishes nothing more than quality time spent with his loved ones.
To find out more about Derek Shupert and his forthcoming publications, visit his official website at www.derekshupert.com.
