Chapter 23: Ambush in the Alley

The engine roared, as if Ian Juggins were venting a fury he couldn't put into words. A seasoned veteran of Chitonian Pass, he had fallen silent after that burst of bravado. Lost in the rush of speed, he tore through half of Nivon before easing to a stop outside the hospital. Jason Yare didn't press him. He got out, smiled, and waved goodbye. Ian gave a knowing smile, tapped the gas, and vanished around the corner. Jason's face tightened. He let out a quiet sigh and walked into the hospital. "Look,...