Deadly Game
The storm was howling, the wind tearing at my damp shirt as I dragged Malakai toward the edge of the building.
Thrum, thrum, thrum.
Through the heavy grey fog, the sleek, black silhouette of an unmarked tactical helicopter materialized, hovering dangerously close to the concrete ledge. The side door slid open, and a rope ladder was thrown down.
"Go!" I yelled, helping Malakai secure his right hand around the rungs.