Chapter 68: Beyond the Veil
Dax's whistle pierced the air, signaling Lucas to enter. Lucas carefully navigated the splintered door, his eyes scanning the room. Liam was shivering with his hands still raised, as Dax trained the g*n on him.
"Who hired you, Liam?" Dax repeated, his tone unyielding.
"I don't know?" Liam lied.
"What?" Dax asked behaving like he didn't hear Liam.
"I don't know who hired me, I swear," Liam shook his head, feigning innocence.
"It was the other guy's job, I was only assisting," He continued.
Dax's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched. Anger simmered beneath his surface, fueled by Liam's deception.
"Don't lie to me!" Dax growled.
"I'm telling the truth," Liam trembled, but maintained his facade.
Dax's fury boiled over. He kicked Liam in the stomach with his st
