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Instinct told him something was off. And he’d learned a long time ago not to ignore his gut, because those instincts were usually right.

They came to the end of the walkway, and as they stepped off the curb and onto the asphalt, the peal of three rapid gunshots ripped through the air, echoing like crackling thunder.

“No!” Paige screamed. Her shoulder bag hit the ground as she dropped for cover, crouching beside it, throwing her arms over her head.

Seth spun toward her, Glock raised. “Come on, let’s get out of here.” He grabbed Paige’s hand, pulling her to run. They took off in a sprint, skirting around vehicles, his gaze swinging back and forth across the lot, trying to get a handle on where to go next.

More gunshots came from behind. Bullets whizzed past their heads.

“This way,” Seth yelled and ducked right, pulling Paige with him. They rounded the corner just as another burst of gunshots lit the air like fireworks. Glass shattered, spitting jagged shards into the air in all directions.

“Seth! We’re going to get killed!” Paige’s panicked scream echoed above the explosive din.

Not if he could help it.