It takes everything I have in me not to give control over to Atlas. Without warning, a hard kick to the back of my leg knocks me off my feet. They take the opportunity to land kick after kick to my back, stomach, and face. I try to get to my feet, but Waller leans down as I take another kick to my stomach. "Stay down, or I'll have Jerome bring that little ba**ard out here to watch his big brother get his a** beat."
"What the hell is going on here," a deep voice booms and everyone freezes. I'm sure my eye is swollen, but I can make out Barrett standing near the path. "Councilman," Waller says, fear clearly present in his voice. "I asked a question and I expect an answer" he says, taking a step closer to us. I manage to get to my feet though I'm sure I have a few broken ribs. "We were just
