76. Smoke Screen

"What makes you think that this is my fault?" I shout as we run through the narrow streets in search of safety.

Instead of replying, Ash simply gives me his signature eyebrow raise, as if saying 'do you really expect me to believe that?'

Before I could respond, more shots ring out from behind us, making it quite clear that we have yet to lose Hunter's men. We ran as fast as we could, making sure to make our movements as erratic as possible to make it more difficult for Hunter's men to follow us, and yet they were still hot on our heels.

"No, you're right. This clearly isn't your fault. Cause people just randomly chase you with guns on a regular basis!" Ash shouts sarcastically, clearly annoyed.

"What the f*ck happened?!" Ash demands.

"I don't know..." I begin, and it was true. I really didn't know what was going on. I thought I did, but there seemed to be something bigger happening that I wasn't privy to.

"What the hell do you mean you don't know? Clearly, you know something. Otherwi