Chapter 300

NICK

When I heard about the shooting at Olivia’s house, my mind went blank. Samuel had been outside at the time. The thought of what could have happened made my blood boil. Without hesitation, I stormed into the room where we kept Xander.

The moment I saw him, rage took over. By the time I realized what I was doing, my fists were already slamming into him. He had been asleep, only to wake up to a beating. My arm ached, but I didn’t care.

Xander groaned, coughing. “Nick, I’ve told you everything know. What more do you want?” His voice cracked, his eyes pleading I didn’t think men like him could plead.

“You’ve tortured me enough. I didn’t even torture Olivia this much. Just kill me if you have to, but stop dragging this out.”

I chuckled darkly. “Funny how people like you hate the pain you so easily inflict on others.”

He said nothing, just stared at me with hollow eyes.

Olivia’s house today,” I said coldly. “They

and he shook his head.

you’re going to tell me exactly where they’re hiding

“oh,

remorse, no understanding of the destruction he’d caused. I

eyes. “How am I supposed

said it made my jaw

“You came in here to beat me up for your team’s failure? That’s rich.” He laughed like I had told a joke. “You act without planning, and when things

I gritted my teeth.

like hearing the truth, do you?” He exhaled. “Here’s a thought–take a long, hard look at yourself instead of using me as

fire. He was right about one thing–it wasn’t just about the failed. attack. It was about Olivia. It was about how

I were you, I’d be grateful I’m still

but you haven’t done anything yet. When the time comes, will you

He was testing me.

you’ve won, don’t you?” I

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