Eldric’s decision to punish Demontae so harshly was no small thing—such resolve wasn’t something just anyone could muster.
Eldric despised Demontae. He wanted the man to pay dearly for his crimes, and he wouldn’t let consequences hold him back. Right now, the fallout from making Demontae pay was the last thing on his mind.
Overthinking would only weigh him down. Eldric feared hesitation might cost him the nerve to act.
So he didn’t dwell. Once the decision crystallized, he acted without hesitation.
Eldric had Demontae’s punishment locked in. As the mastermind behind so much suffering—and the target of Eldric’s burning hatred—there’d be no mercy.
When dealing with Demontae’s hired thugs, Eldric hadn’t held back. Every last one now bore severe injuries.
But for the ringleader? Eldric’s
