“How long?” I asked.
“Two minutes.” He said.
“Then nobody chases them.” I said as Mason looked at me.
“They attacked us.” Mason said.
“I know.” I said.
“We could catch some of them.” Mason said.
“And then Victor gets exactly what he wants.” I said and Mason understood.
This wasn’t about chasing every Black Reaper rider through the county. It was about keeping our people alive.
Another volley came from the far side of the property, but it was shorter and less organized.
Then the gunfire stopped.
The silence that followed felt almost unnatural so I waited but there was nothing so Derek lifted his radio.
“North team, report.” Derek said.
“We have stopped firing.” Someone said.
“Any injuries?” Derek asked.
“None.” The guy said.
“Employees?” Derek asked.
“Safe.” The guy said.
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