"Wha-h-how...h-h-how are you here? Shouldn't you be in p-prison?!" I blanched, suddenly terrified as the memories of him beating me nearly to death flooded in. He smirked at me in the darkness, clearly enjoying my stupefied reaction. "It was easy enough to get out. I sure as hell wasn't staying in there when you have my daughter." His expression darkened into one of pure hatred. "She is MY daughter. You lost the right to her when you nearly choked me to death right in front of her." I spat, starting to shake violently. "Now see, that's where you're wrong. She is my heir and I will be taking her with me." He started to chuckle. "No. You. Will. Not." I started, flames erupting into my palms. But before I could do any damage, Everett slammed a massive branch over his head which knocked hi

