One More Time

"What do you mean by that?". Her eyes slightly narrowed at him.

Drake went back to typing on his laptop, "Exactly what it sounds like. I advise you to watch what you say to that friend of yours and abstain from any attempt to leave Fredo". His words came out dryly. "For her safety at least".

"Are you threatening me with Gwen?". Her teeth clenched in annoyance.

Drake almost laughed, "Don't think too highly of yourself, woman. I don't need to use someone else if I wish to threaten you". He shut his laptop before getting up to approach the woman who backed away to the wall - slamming his palm beside her head, he looked down at her.

Diane gulped as she watched the menacing look in his eyes when he cupped her chin.

"I could easily break you in half and throw your carcass into the ocean but...". He leaned closer with expressionless eyes.

His tone wasn't as harsh but the words had come out almost mocking.