Adrian Steele’s expression hardened into ice.
“Why do you want to kill me?”
“Why?” Miles Grant’s voice cut like a blade, colder than the air itself.
“Don’t play dumb—you know exactly what you’ve done.”
“When you were locked in Blackwater Penitentiary, I couldn’t touch you. But once you got out, I sent someone to finish the job. Unfortunately, that useless fool didn’t kill you—let you walk away alive!”
He sneered, his fury almost tangible.
“I was going to wait for another chance, but since you’ve come knocking on death’s door yourself… I’ll gladly open it for you!”
At his command, the burly man from before charged forward with more than ten others, surrounding Adrian in seconds.
“Kill him!” Miles ordered.
They attacked as one.
Adrian felt a fire ignite inside him. He’d never commi
