Staring into Cliff's cold, shadowed eyes, Lucas Landry felt as though he'd plunged into an ice cellar. The terror welling up from his core locked every muscle in his body rigid.
He was afraid. In this moment, he was truly, deeply afraid.
Lucas had no doubt that if he refused to apologize, this man would kill him without hesitation.
"S-sorry..." His lips trembled, and it took every scrap of willpower he had to force those syllables through clenched teeth.
Cliff gave a cold snort and flung Lucas aside like a rag.
He knew perfectly well the apology wasn't sincere. But the matter was done, and he had no interest in dragging it out. He waved a dismissive hand. "Get lost."
Lucas slammed into the ground and felt as though every bone in his body had come unhinged. The pain was so intense he
