Besides, Einstein’s right. They’ve wanted the Hummer since way back when. The question is how is it they seem to know where we’re headed?”Einstein stared out the window at the golden hills that seemingly stretched on forever. “I don’t know, but they do, and we’re going to have to deal with them sooner than later.”Roper turned back around and made eye contact with Butcher, who was nodding. “The kid’s right, Dallas. We have enough to worry about without our own kind hunting us down. We have to be ready to fight—ready to kill them if need be. You can’t afford to be soft on this one, Dallas. They’d kill us in a nano. We need to be ready to do the same.”When Dallas didn’t respond, Butcher did. “She’s right. We’re already looking over our shoulders for the undead and the military. Adding those assholes to the mix is exhausting and dangerous.”“We’re not killers,” Dallas said softly.“Dallas, we live in a kill or be killed world now. This is no time for you to pander to your morals.”“I understand that, Butcher, I really do.
