mind: karma, Murphy’s Law, the cost of interfering with forces beyond human control, the summoner, plain bad luck. He didn't say any of them.

A black SUV flew off the road into the parking lot, sliding to a halt. The passenger door slammed open with enough force it shook the entire car. Major Richard tore from the passenger seat.

“Oh, faex,” Titus said, straightening and releasing Tess.

“Hey, it's Major Dick,” Shade began to say, but the agent grabbed Titus by the collar and hoisted him to his feet before Shade could finish.

The ambulance driver shot out to see what the commotion was, but Colonel Gardean waved her off.

“Whoa,” Titus said, throwing up his hands. Richard's fist snapped back next to his...

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