Chapter 87

Geovanni nodded and shouted rapid Italian to some men. In a few minutes we were flashing brilliant rays all over the alley. "Five shots." I said looking at the five bullets. "There were six shots though." a voice said and we turned to see Sultan "Six?" I asked "There are five bullets here." "Residents said there were six shots outside and three inside." "Six." I looked at him confused then it made sense "Xavier was shot." "He ran then." Jianan looked at me "Cardinal's men must have been here and if he stayed they would have killed him." "He's running then." Geo looked around "Look. There are a few drops of blood there. He must have been shot by theses stray bullets. No one's aim could be so badly off!" "We better find him before Cardinal does." I said "He said he had some information and I think that's why Cardinal wants him." "We better get going." Geovanni said "This is not getting pretty." I pulled out the bullet and a shock of pain ran through my body. I was running for t