Chapter 310

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I stood up suddenly, the sound of my boots against the cold concrete echoing in the room. I walked toward the door, my mind set on what I had to do. When I opened it, I found Luke standing there with two of his men. Their faces were pale, their expressions anxious. I could feel the concern in the air, thick and palpable. They didn’t know what I was about to do, but I did. And they couldn’t stop me.

“Nick,” Luke started, his voice cautious, “Samuel’s fine. Why don’t you give him a call? It will help ease your mind. I promise you, he’s fine.”

I could see the way he was trying to distract me, trying to take my mind off of Xander. I wasn’t fooled. He thought I was too emotionally attached, too vulnerable, to go through with what was necessary. But I wasn’t in the mood for distractions. My son’s safety had been compromised, and I wasn’t going to let Xander escape justice. Not now. Not after everything.

“Don’t ask any questions, Luke,” I replied, my voice sharp “Just get me what I need, and you can leave. I will deal with this. You don’t need to stay.”

opened his mouth to protest, but I cut

bucket of water

They could question me all they

get it. Don’t ask,” I repeated, my tone leaving

the patience to explain. The guard returned quickly with the bucket of water and a packet of salt. I took the items without a word and slammed the

didn’t need anyone watching over me while I did

cool metal of the container a stark contrast to the heat building inside me. I opened the packet of salt,

He wasn’t going to get a peaceful death. He wasn’t going to be spared any

The anger inside me burned like fire, but there was something else, too. Something darker. Something more

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