The Outcast

A Vow of Vengeance

“Lou is still alive,” Shakespeare said. “She’s been taken by the Bloods.”

A hot sensation spread from Zach’s neck to the top of his head. “I’ll count coup on all of them.”

“Blue Water Woman only saw one, but there must be more.” Shakespeare snagged Zach’s sleeve as Zach turned. “Be careful. The Bloods are good fighters and damn clever. They’ll be expecting someone to come after them. They’ll be ready.”

“They won’t be ready for me,” Zach vowed, and was out the door in long lopes.