"You are wasting precious time Ryland Alvarez. Jade will be here soon, and that will be your end. Do you plan to die when you haven't even enjoyed the fruit of your hard work"

"I will not run as a coward" Ryland bellowed, his fist shaking where he clenched them on the hands of his chair. Taking a deep breath, he unclenched his fist and then clasped them in front of his chest, a manic glint replacing the fear that had been in his eyes. "I will wait for her return, and by sunset, if she doesn't show up then your pretty little head will go for this unsavory prank...